Rick Perry is the former Governor of Texas and former U.S. Secretary of Energy. Governor Perry has been instrumental in advancing ibogaine awareness and policy at both the state and federal levels. His advocacy helped secure $50 million in Texas state funding for FDA-supervised ibogaine clinical trials — the largest state investment in ibogaine research in U.S. history.
W. Bryan Hubbard serves as Chief Executive Officer of Americans for Ibogaine, where he leads the organization’s mission to advance science-based education, clinical research, and responsible medical access to ibogaine therapy. Under his leadership, AFI has emerged as a leading voice in the national conversation around ibogaine research, building coalitions across the medical, policy, and veteran communities.
A policy leader with a background in law, public service, and systems reform, Hubbard has spent much of his career working to improve complex government programs addressing disability, substance dependency, generational poverty, healthcare, child support, and mental health treatment. His work has focused on strengthening public institutions and expanding opportunities for individuals and families facing structural challenges.
Hubbard was raised in the coalfields of Virginia and is the proud grandson of two grade school–educated United Mine Workers of America coal miners, whose perseverance and values continue to shape his commitment to public service.
Marcus Luttrell is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and the author of Lone Survivor. His personal experience with ibogaine therapy has made him one of the most prominent advocates for ibogaine research in America. Together with his wife Melanie, the Luttrells bring both personal testimony and national visibility to the mission of expanding access to ibogaine therapy for veterans and all Americans struggling with addiction and trauma.
Dr. Sherri Reuland serves on the board of Americans for Ibogaine, helping guide the organization’s efforts to advance responsible ibogaine research and expand conversations around emerging treatment options for veterans and others in need.
She is also deeply involved in charitable work supporting the military community, including her involvement with the Boot Campaign, a nonprofit dedicated to providing resources and assistance to veterans and their families. Through her service and advocacy, Dr. Reuland brings a strong commitment to improving the well-being of those who have served.
AnneClaire Stapleton serves as Chief Communications Officer for Americans for Ibogaine, where she helps lead the organization’s communications strategy, public education efforts, and policy engagement initiatives.
An award-winning international conflict journalist, AnneClaire spent more than 16 years at CNN reporting from some of the world’s most complex environments. Her work has focused on elevating the voices of people affected by conflict and disaster while maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity and public accountability.
Drawing on her background in global journalism, cross-platform storytelling, and crisis communications, AnneClaire brings a strategic and mission-driven approach to advancing awareness and informed dialogue around ibogaine research and emerging treatment pathways.
