Our people
Meet the Team
Three officers in the United States, and the work in the Sacred Valley done with a Huachumero who has tended these plants for decades.
Hamid Jabbar Founder and Chairman
Hamid brings a blend of traditional wisdom and modern expertise to the Foundation, guided by a reverence for ancient practices and a commitment to bridging diverse knowledge systems.
- Plant medicine: extensive study of Huachuma and other plant medicines in the Peruvian Amazon and the Sacred Valley, learning from respected curanderos
- Sound and music: a seasoned practitioner in sound meditation and the therapeutic applications of music
- Traditional healing arts: certified in Thai massage, yoga (E-RYT 500), and health coaching
- Academic background: a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from UCLA and a Bachelor of Music from NYU
- Law: a former attorney. He clerked for a federal judge and practiced at one of the largest firms in Los Angeles
His approach is rooted in the belief that ancient wisdom, combined with modern understanding, offers a great deal. He sees Huachuma as a teacher, and as a bridge to deeper self-awareness and connection with nature.
“Every teaching is provided in deep reverence to the original traditions, while integrating a multidisciplinary philosophy.”
Grace O’Sullivan Vice Chair
Grace brings strategic vision, community-building expertise and holistic wisdom to the Foundation, with nearly two decades of leadership experience rooted in service.
- Strategic leadership: senior executive at Arizona State University, building collaborations with global leaders in healthcare and technology
- Community impact: serves on the boards of economic development organizations and regional nonprofits
- Healing arts: a certified reiki and sound practitioner
- Academic background: a two-time ASU graduate with an MBA and a BS in Justice Studies
“My journey is about building bridges: between people, ideas, and traditions.”
Dani Reardon Secretary
Dani brings a blend of physical wellness and spiritual practice to the Foundation, from professional fitness to the holistic healing arts.
- Holistic practices: a certified yoga instructor, sound practitioner and ceremony facilitator
- Plant medicine: a devoted student of Huachuma, and she has planted at Taray with every group that has been
- Physical wellness: a former professional fitness athlete, second worldwide in Women’s Physique
- Academic background: a Master of Science in Applied Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
“My path with Huachuma has connected me to my deepest truths: my teachers, my purpose, my prayers, and my voice.”
Miguel Mendiburu in the Sacred Valley
Miguel is a Huachumero in the Sacred Valley who has worked with these cacti for decades. The Taray Preservation Garden was established with him, he tends what is planted there, and he offers the prayers over the cacti.
Since 2018
Our founder has learned this practice from him since 2018, and the Foundation exists downstream of that.
