Joelle Adams is a researcher, educator, and coach specializing in psychedelic and exceptional experiences, midlife transformation, and faculty wellbeing. She is pursuing a PhD in Applied Transpersonal Psychology through the Alef Trust and Liverpool John Moores University, focusing on the integration and transformation of psychedelic and other exceptional experiences. Joelle also holds a BA in English with a Certificate in Writing from the University of Western Ontario (Canada) and an MA in Professional Practice in Higher Education from Bath Spa University (UK). Currently, she teaches English Composition and Literature at Santa Monica College in California. Previously, she served as Deputy Director of Learning Services at Bath Spa University’s Library and taught at universities and colleges in Canada. In addition to her academic and professional pursuits, Joelle is passionate about exploring states of consciousness, yoga, midcentury design and literature, NFL football (go Niners!), photography, strong tea, and black coffee.