EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Texans for Greater Mental Health (T4GMH)

Location: Texas (preferred) or willing to relocate

Reports to: Board of Directors

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

About Texans for Greater Mental Health

Founded in 2022, Texans for Greater Mental Health (T4GMH) is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness and understanding of psychedelic therapies. Our focus is on research and expanding access to innovative mental health solutions. We empower individuals and policymakers with knowledge about these transformative medicines, advocating for a research-first, science-led approach to psychedelic policy reform. 

Since its founding, T4GMH has achieved a series of historic, statewide accomplishments that have positioned Texas as a national leader in mental health and psychedelic policy innovation, including:

• Managed passage of the Texas Ibogaine Initiative (SB 2308), one of the largest public investments in psychedelic research in world history, establishing a state-funded, multi-institution research program.

• Coordinated a statewide coalition of advocacy partners, patients, clinicians, and treatment providers to engage the Texas Medical Board on ketamine rulemaking, ensuring that proposed regulations reflected patient safety, clinical best practices, and the real-world needs of Texans seeking access to innovative mental health treatments.

• Supported implementation of the first psychedelic research legislation in the United States (HB 1802), ensuring successful completion of the first-of-its-kind state-funded psilocybin clinical trial. 

As we enter our next phase of growth, T4GMH is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization forward. Our founding Executive Director will transition into a new role as Policy Director and Senior Advisor, ensuring continuity and subject-matter expertise while empowering new leadership to expand the organization’s reach and capacity.

Position Overview

The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive of T4GMH, responsible for guiding strategic direction, organizational growth, coalition leadership, fundraising, board governance, and oversight of all programs and communications. The ED will directly manage core staff—including the Development Director, General Counsel, Engagement Coordinator, Operations and Events Manager, and Social Media Director—and collaborate closely with the Policy Director.

The ED also serves as the primary liaison to state and national partners, coalitions, and advocacy networks, ensuring that T4GMH has a strong, consistent voice in mental health and psychedelic policy conversations across Texas and the United States.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of nonprofit leadership experience, strong fundraising ability, management expertise, policy fluency, and a passion for transforming mental health care.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management 

• Develop and implement a long-term strategic vision for T4GMH in collaboration with the Board and senior leadership.

• Oversee daily operations, financial management, and organizational systems.

Lead, support, and develop staff, including:

• Development Director – manages donor relations, grants, and fundraising campaigns.

• Engagement Coordinator – runs community engagement programs and serves as a spokesperson for the organization. 

• Operations & Events Manager – manages all in-person events and supports other program operations.

• Social Media Director – leads digital strategy, content, and online engagement.

• General Counsel – manages Board governance, contracts, and supports policy and implementation programs. 

• Work closely with the Policy Director (founding ED) to advance legislative strategy and policy analysis.

• Cultivate an adaptive, collaborative, mission-centered organizational culture.

Fundraising & Development Leadership

• Oversee and collaborate with the Development Director to plan and execute all fundraising initiatives.

• Build and maintain relationships with major donors, philanthropic partners, grant funders, and corporate sponsors.

• Ensure T4GMH has the financial resources necessary to grow its programs and statewide reach.

Board Relations & Governance

• Partner with the Board Chair and General Counsel to strengthen governance structures, facilitate strategic planning, and ensure accountability.

• Support Board recruitment, onboarding, and engagement.

• Provide timely updates on finances, programs, and strategic initiatives.

Coalition Building, Advocacy & External Affairs

• Serve as T4GMH’s primary liaison to state and national partners, coalitions, research networks, veteran organizations, and policy alliances.

• Represent T4GMH in major coalitions including those focused on mental health, psychedelic research, veteran wellness, and therapeutic access.

• Build and maintain relationships with lawmakers, policy organizations, community leaders, researchers, philanthropic partners, and other stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the Social Media Director to ensure accurate, compelling, and timely public communications.

• Serve as a spokesperson in media, legislative hearings, conferences, and public forums.

Program, Events, & Public Engagement

• Provide strategic oversight of events and engagement programs executed by the Engagement Coordinator & Events Manager.

• Support high-profile events, legislative briefings, educational campaigns, and community outreach.

• Ensure programs align with organizational mission, policy goals, and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of nonprofit, advocacy, or organizational leadership experience.

• Demonstrated success in fundraising, including major donors, grants, and sponsorships.

• Experience managing and developing staff.

• Experience working with or managing a nonprofit board of directors.

• Strong communication and coalition-building abilities.

• Based in Texas or willing to relocate.

Preferred

• Experience in mental health, behavioral health, public health, or related policy sectors.

• Experience in psychedelic research, access frameworks, community programming, or advocacy.

• Experience building high-growth or early-stage organizations.

Personal Attributes

• Mission-driven, empathetic, and committed to improving mental health outcomes.

• Strong relationship builder with credibility across diverse communities.

• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and comfortable building new systems.

• Skilled at navigating complex environments with professionalism and discretion.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Specific details will be shared during the interview process.

How To Apply

Submit the following to logan@t4gmh.com:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Three references 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The position is also listed on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4345890475

Equal Opportunity Statement

Texans for Greater Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experience and strongly encourage candidates from all communities including veterans and those with personal experience in mental health to apply.