Team

Scientists and Experts Working for the Public Good

Over 30 team members bring a full range of expertise to Usona operations, including psychiatry, integrative medicine, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs in multiple countries.

Collage of photos featuring Usona Institute team members

Founders

Bill Linton

Executive Director and Co-Founder

Leadership Team and Key Technical Experts

Bill Linton

Executive Director and Co-Founder

Charles (Chuck) Raison, MD

Director of Clinical and Translational Research

Tura Patterson

Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships

Tanya Ramey, MD, PhD

Chief Medical Officer

Gary Tarpley, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Alex Sherwood, PhD

Medicinal Chemist

Janine North

Director, Clinical Operations

Matt Kelso

Director, Usona Facilities

John LeBlanc

Treasurer

Sarah Schneider

Sr. Manager, Human Resources

Nicole Haselwander

Sr. Manager, Community Programs

Board of Directors

Bill Linton

Executive Director and Co-Founder

Rick Langer

Board Member

Poncho Meisenheimer, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Mathew J. Saur

Board Member