Founder of MycoSymbiotics, William Padilla-Brown is a social entrepreneur, citizen scientist, mycologist, amateur "phychologist," urban shaman, writer, you-tube vlogger, contributing editor for Fungi Magazine, researcher, poet, and father. William holds Permaculture Design Certificates acquired through Susquehanna Permaculture and NGOZI. William is leading the country in the field of Cordyceps cultivation and regularly teaches at mushrooms clubs around the country, festivals, agricultural conferences, and more.