Jeanne Porges ’22

Jeanne Porges 22’ is a doctoral student at Adler University’s Clinical Psychology MA/Psy.D. Program, specializing in trauma and substance use. She graduated from DePaul University with a major in psychology, a minor in philosophy, and a concentration in human services. During her time in SSDP, she served as secretary and President of the DePaul Chapter, and she is currently co-leading Adler’s Chapter. Jeanne is the former chair of SSDP’s board of directors and currently serves as the board secretary. After she becomes licensed, she plans to become certified to implement psychedelic-assisted therapy. Jeanne was a part of SSDP’s 3rd Psychedelic Pipeline cohort, where she was first author for a literature review on ketamine. Jeanne is conducting her dissertation to assess individual and group ketamine-assisted therapy for treatment of PTSD. Jeanne supported the coalition to end money bond in IL; she supports the CURE Act, which will legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy in IL; and she supports the Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition as a youth organizer. After several years of academic research on psychedelics—including a publication in Anamnesis Journal of Colorado College—Jeanne understands the inherent connection between policy and clinical practice, which led to her passion for SSDP’s mission and ending the war on drugs.