Catherine Powell Appointed to Board of Directors at Inner State, Inc.
Inner State Board Member Catherine Powell ● Photo Credit: Inner State
LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Inner State, Inc., a pre-clinical biotech company focused on the development of psychedelic substances for women's health, has announced the appointment of Catherine Powell to its Board of Directors. Powell has an extensive background with leadership roles at Airbnb and Disney, bringing significant experience in operational management to the company.
"Catherine brings an extensive executive portfolio to Inner State’s board and is recognized for her ability to manage complex operations at scale," said Ashley Walsh, founder and CEO of Inner State. "Inner State is set to pioneer the therapeutic potential of psilocybin mushrooms, targeting both their expansive market as well as that of female hormone regulation, which together represent a combined opportunity of over $70 billion."
Inner State, Inc. is engaged in research and development of psychedelic-producing fungi, aiming to unlock the potential of psilocybin for various health applications, especially in women's health. The company has notably achieved a milestone by securing the first American university DEA license to cultivate and study whole psilocybin mushrooms in collaboration with The Ohio State University.
Powell shared her aspirations for her new role, stating, "I am thrilled to join the Inner State board at a time when we are taking the untapped potential of psilocybin mushrooms and making it accessible to women, including the effects on cancer to neurological issues linked to perimenopause and menopause. Inner State’s partnership with Ohio State University is incredibly exciting. We are pushing the boundaries of research into the future of psilocybin and advancing impactful outcomes for women’s health."
Powell's previous roles include Global Head of Hosting at Airbnb and President of Parks West at Disney, overseeing operations at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. She also serves on the boards of several other organizations, including Airbnb.org and Pophouse Entertainment Group.
For further information or investment inquiries, visit www.innerstate.me.
Source: Inner State via Newswire
