Neil Markey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, a company that combines science-backed psychedelic experiences with mindfulness and contemplative practices.

A former U.S. Army Ranger Captain, Neil completed combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. After his service, he earned an MBA and MIA at Columbia University, during which he faced PTSD and depression—sparking his journey into mindfulness and plant therapy.

He holds a teacher’s certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from Jefferson University and has taught meditation to professional athletes, special forces, and corporate leaders.

Neil also worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Co., where he co-led their internal mindfulness initiative.Later, he served as Chief Growth Officer for a large private-equity company.

Currently, he is pursuing a master’s degree part-time at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, exploring integrative health and psychedelic-assisted therapies.

Driven by his own healing journey, Neil is deeply committed to building a business rooted in integrity, equity, and lasting transformation