Experience

Ellipsis Communications

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Ellipsis is a full-service marketing & PR agency for world-changing people, projects, and products. From personal relationships to AI, we leverage more than 50 years of combined marketing and PR expertise to amplify awareness and accelerate your mission. Specializing in companies and personal brands at the intersection of psychedelic medicine, health & wellness, and technology, we love to tell the inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Ellipsis is a full-service marketing & PR agency for world-changing people, projects, and products. From personal relationships to AI, we leverage more than 50 years of combined marketing and PR expertise to amplify awareness and accelerate your mission. Specializing in companies and personal brands at the intersection of psychedelic medicine, health & wellness, and technology, we love to tell the inspiring stories that the world needs to hear.



SeedFund Capital

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venture Partner

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  SeedFund is a venture capital firm placing early stage investments in women-led, nature-based businesses with a mission to empower women to build and invest in high-growth markets via access to capital, education, and friendly fund parameters. SeedFund is a venture capital firm placing early stage investments in women-led, nature-based businesses with a mission to empower women to build and invest in high-growth markets via access to capital, education, and friendly fund parameters.



Women in Psychedelics Network

• Canada
• Education

• Host of the Psyched Podcast

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Tune in for bite-sized conversations with women leaders and luminaries about the power and promise of psychedelic medicine. Breaking stigmas, getting real, and dropping truth bombs, these mind snacks are designed to bring about awareness and inquiry into the multifaceted, multidimensional world of psychedelics. Share with your most skeptical friends and family members! Tune in for bite-sized conversations with women leaders and luminaries about the power and promise of psychedelic medicine. Breaking stigmas, getting real, and dropping truth bombs, these mind snacks are designed to bring about awareness and inquiry into the multifaceted, multidimensional world of psychedelics. Share with your most skeptical friends and family members!



The Frequency Lab

• Documentary Film Producer

  • May 2020 - Present

  As part of my life's mission to create more joy in the world, I produce impact-driven films that raise awareness and consciousness. I was a producer of the Lamar Odom documentary, Reborn, and am currently working on Frequency: The Future of Everything, which features world-changing pioneers Dr. Joe Dispenza, Gregg Braden, Bruce H. Lipton, and more. As part of my life's mission to create more joy in the world, I produce impact-driven films that raise awareness and consciousness. I was a producer of the Lamar Odom documentary, Reborn, and am currently working on Frequency: The Future of Everything, which features world-changing pioneers Dr. Joe Dispenza, Gregg Braden, Bruce H. Lipton, and more.



The Joy Plan

• Bestselling Author and Public Speaker

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  The Joy Plan is available in over 15 countries, in both English and Spanish, as an audiobook, e-book, and in print, wherever books are sold (Target, Walmart, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Audible, etc.). The book was featured on the TODAY Show as the inspiration for the hosts’ week-long “complaint cleanse” as well as in Forbes, The New York Times, Vogue, and LA Times Magazine. Publisher's Weekly called The Joy Plan “an energized and informative plan for transforming your life.” I am a frequent presenter at wellness events, conferences, and corporate engagements on the topic of biohacking joy. Show less



mindbodygreen.com

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wellness Journalist

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  As a blogger for mindbodygreen, I can reach MBG’s readership of over 15 million unique visitors per month, 3 million followers on Facebook, 1.3 million on Instagram, and 300K on Twitter. My posts have often been the lead article in mindbodygreen’s morning newsletter which is sent to more than 1.5 million subscribers. See all of my posts at: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/wc/kaia-roman I also wrote regularly from 2014-2019 for a number of publications and wellness sites including The Huffington Post, Livestrong, and Thrive Global, exploring how humans connect, heal, and flourish. My work has been published in Health & Fitness Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Forbes, and The New York Times, among others. Show less



Psycheceutical

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Strategy & Communications

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

  From the formation through the startup phase, I led the company’s brand development, communications, PR, marketing strategy, and public engagement through events, media, strategic partnerships, investor relations, and outreach in collaboration with multiple stakeholders — including Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington and psychedelic industry pioneer Zappy Zapolin. From the formation through the startup phase, I led the company’s brand development, communications, PR, marketing strategy, and public engagement through events, media, strategic partnerships, investor relations, and outreach in collaboration with multiple stakeholders — including Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington and psychedelic industry pioneer Zappy Zapolin.



KetaMD

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer

  • May 2020 - Feb 2023

  Prescribed by medical professionals and guided by registered nurses via our secure platform, KetaMD provides safe and effective at-home ketamine treatments for those who are suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Our team built KetaMD from the ground up; the company was acquired by Braxia Scientific in August 2022. Prescribed by medical professionals and guided by registered nurses via our secure platform, KetaMD provides safe and effective at-home ketamine treatments for those who are suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Our team built KetaMD from the ground up; the company was acquired by Braxia Scientific in August 2022.



Freelance (Self employed)

• Writing and Editing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Content Creator and Brand Strategist

  • Nov 2013 - Oct 2020

  I developed strategy and content for cutting-edge technology clients on topics such as AI, cloud solutions, sustainability, and advances in healthcare. My clients included Google, Twilio, Salesforce, Doctor On Demand, The United Nations Foundation, Zendesk, IoT leader Cirrent, and data science company Rehinged. From tweets to white papers, I produced fast, accurate, well-planned, and appropriately-targeted content and was a highly sought-after ghost writer for tech executives. I developed strategy and content for cutting-edge technology clients on topics such as AI, cloud solutions, sustainability, and advances in healthcare. My clients included Google, Twilio, Salesforce, Doctor On Demand, The United Nations Foundation, Zendesk, IoT leader Cirrent, and data science company Rehinged. From tweets to white papers, I produced fast, accurate, well-planned, and appropriately-targeted content and was a highly sought-after ghost writer for tech executives.



Santa Cruz Children's School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mindfulness Teacher

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2020

  Research has shown that mindfulness education in schools has proven benefits: it boosts optimism and happiness in classrooms, decreases bullying and aggression, increases compassion and empathy for others, and helps students resolve conflicts. I had the great honor of teaching this important life skill to K-6 students at an incredible private school in Santa Cruz. Research has shown that mindfulness education in schools has proven benefits: it boosts optimism and happiness in classrooms, decreases bullying and aggression, increases compassion and empathy for others, and helps students resolve conflicts. I had the great honor of teaching this important life skill to K-6 students at an incredible private school in Santa Cruz.



Guanacaste Waldorf School, Costa Rica

• Mindfulness Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - May 2017

  Mindfulness training helps students become aware of the present moment, including their own feelings and reactions, so they can calm the part of their brain that makes them upset or unfocused. I was honored to teach this valuable life skill to a bilingual class during a school year in Costa Rica. Mindfulness training helps students become aware of the present moment, including their own feelings and reactions, so they can calm the part of their brain that makes them upset or unfocused. I was honored to teach this valuable life skill to a bilingual class during a school year in Costa Rica.



Green School Bali

• Indonesia
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• International Communications Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  I directed the marketing and communications for this unique and world-renowned environmental school while our family lived in Bali for one year. During my year of service, I secured extensive worldwide media coverage including an HBO special, TIME Magazine feature, and more than 200 other articles, blog posts, documentaries, radio interviews, and TV news pieces. My efforts tripled Green School’s website visits and generated a nearly doubled social media following within 6 months. I organized for environmental icons such as Al Gore, Jane Goodall, Richard Branson, and others to contribute to the high school commencement address. I created and ran a global campaign to award scholarships to the "Greenest Students on Earth." This campaign increased subscriptions to Green School's international newsletter by 20,000. I also co-created the Soulshine Festival in collaboration with singer and activist Michael Franti, a benefit for the school’s Indonesian scholarship program. The school reached its highest peak ever in enrollment within one year, a 32% increase over the previous year. And by the next year, enrollment had more than doubled. Show less



Good Shepherd School

• Santa Cruz, California

• Development Director

  • Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

  I managed all public relations, marketing, and fundraising efforts for this preschool through eighth grade private school. I produced annual reports and newsletters, led a Development Committee, and conducted a successful Annual Giving Campaign. I also furthered the school's endowment fundraising efforts and spearheaded alumni outreach. I promoted the school within the greater Santa Cruz community, which led to dramatically increased enrollment. In 2012, the school experienced doubled participation in fundraising efforts and kindergarten had a waiting list for the first time in ten years. Show less



KRPR

• Byron Bay, Australia

• Founder and Principal

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2011

  I ran a successful public relations agency which focused on the planning and implementation of communication strategies for a number of clients, primarily in the field of sustainability. I provided strategic planning, publicity, event management, copywriting, speaker placement, and media training with excellent results for clients. Among other achievements, I launched Australia’s first carbon offset provider, Climate Friendly. I ran a successful public relations agency which focused on the planning and implementation of communication strategies for a number of clients, primarily in the field of sustainability. I provided strategic planning, publicity, event management, copywriting, speaker placement, and media training with excellent results for clients. Among other achievements, I launched Australia’s first carbon offset provider, Climate Friendly.



Five Branches University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing and Public Relations

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2004

  I led marketing, public relations, event management, content creation, and continuing education seminars for this Graduate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its associated clinic. University enrollment doubled and clinic appointments were increased to more than 100 patients per day within two years. I created and managed ongoing continuing education seminars as well as regular community health fairs. I also organized a 20th Anniversary gala event and fundraising concert featuring Grammy-award winner George Winston. The university's increased enrollment provided the financial growth they needed to expand into opening a second campus in San Jose. Show less



Schwartz MSL

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Senior Account Executive

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2001

  I represented internet and technology companies at one of the top PR agencies in the United States. I wrote press releases, media alerts, & bylined articles, pitched to the media daily, created strategic plans, organized press tours, liaised with industry analysts, and media-trained executive teams of client companies. I achieved extensive coverage for clients in all forms of media. All of my clients had successful IPOs and acquisitions. I represented internet and technology companies at one of the top PR agencies in the United States. I wrote press releases, media alerts, & bylined articles, pitched to the media daily, created strategic plans, organized press tours, liaised with industry analysts, and media-trained executive teams of client companies. I achieved extensive coverage for clients in all forms of media. All of my clients had successful IPOs and acquisitions.



Veggie Van USA Tour

• Nationwide

• Tour Manager and Public Relations Spokesperson

  • Jun 1997 - Oct 1999

  I traveled across the United States in a van powered by fuel made from used fryer oil from fast food restaurants—an endeavor that began as my college senior thesis project. I negotiated sponsorship agreements for one year prior to the tour with companies including Long John Silver's, Ben & Jerry's, and Whole Foods Market. I organized the tour budget, route, events, media appointments, and fuel stops. Our team held press conferences at many stops along the tour and I acted as the spokesperson for daily media interviews including the NBC Today Show, Dateline, Discovery Channel, NPR, and Fox News. I was one of the key organizers of the "Know Your Power Festival" in Philadelphia, the first biodiesel-powered music festival in the U.S. Hosted by Green Mountain Energy, headlined by James Taylor, the festival was attended by 50,000 people. The Veggie Van’s massive publicity aided the rapid growth of the biodiesel industry in the U.S. Show less