![A picture of Erik and Sarah Vaughan.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Erik-Sarah-Vaughan-1-min.png)
Short Story of Erik and Stacey
Founded in early 2022 by husband-and-wife team, Erik and Stacey Vaughan, Epiphany is a mushroom and mental health company based in Akron, Ohio. While they come from vastly different professional backgrounds, Erik (finance/economics) and Stacey (design/marketing) share a passion and devotion for the healing power of mushrooms. This connection is what laid the foundation for Epiphany Mushroom Company.
With a firm commitment to evidence-based research, industry advocacy and transparency, Epiphany is your trusted ally on all-things mushroom for wherever you are in your health journey. Epiphany is more than just a brand – it’s a conduit for those seeking a profound connection to self, others and the world around you.
![A folded white and beige mushroom.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mushroom1-min.png)
Our Mission
Connecting seekers and providers of integrated mushroom products and services
Our Vision
To be the leader in facilitating relief and expansion through the healing power of mushrooms
![Two white mushrooms on a white linen cloth.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mushroom2-min.png)
![A folded white and beige mushroom.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mushroom1-249x300.png)
Our Mission
Connecting seekers and providers of integrated mushroom products and services
![Two white mushrooms on a white linen cloth.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mushroom2a-1-276x300.png)
Our Vision
To be the leader in facilitating relief and expansion through the healing power of mushrooms
Our Team
![A picture of Stacey Vaughan.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stacey-Vaughan.png)
Stacey Vaughan
Co-Founder
![A picture of Lauren Smith.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lauren-Smith.png)
Lauren Smith
![A picture of Don King.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Don-King.png)
Don King
![A picture of Hope Seavers.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hope-Seavers.png)
Hope Seavers
![A picture of Julie Barron.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Julie-Barron.png)
Julie Barron
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Dr. Dina Karvounides
Quality Care
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Dr. Jana Bolduan Lomax
Quality Care
![A picture of Sarah Jackson.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sarah-Jackson.png)
Sarah Jackson
![A picture of Jessica Williams.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jessica-Williams.png)
Jessica Williams
![A picture of Ryan Gilmore.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ryan-Gilmore.png)
Ryan Gilmore
Administration
![A picture of Joni Roecker](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Joni-Roecker.png)
Joni Roecker
![Epiphany Mushroom logo with mushroom icon.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/logowhitebigteammember.png)
Zach Geurin
![A picture of Erik Vaughan.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Erik-Vaughan.png)
Erik Vaughan
Co-Founder
![A picture of Stacey Vaughan.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Stacey-Vaughan-min.png)
Stacey Vaughan
Co-Founder
![A picture of Lauren Smith.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lauren-Smith-min.png)
Lauren Smith
Government Relations
![A picture of Don King.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Don-King-min.png)
Don King
Mycology
![A picture of Hope Seavers.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hope-Seavers-min.png)
Hope Seavers
Customer Experience
![A picture of Julie Barron.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Julie-Barron-min.png)
Julie Barron
Quality Care
![A picture of Dina Karvounides.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dinakarvounides-min.png)
Dr. Dina Karvounides
Quality Care
![A picture of Jana Bolduan Lomax.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/janabolduanlomax-min.png)
Dr. Jana Bolduan Lomax
Quality Care
![A picture of Sarah Jackson.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sarah-Jackson-min.png)
Sarah Jackson
Communications
![A picture of Jessica Williams.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jessica-Williams-min.png)
Jessica Williams
Production
![A picture of Ryan Gilmore.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ryan-Gilmore-min.png)
Ryan Gilmore
Administration
![A picture of Joni Roecker](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Joni-Roecker-min.png)
Joni Roecker
Accounting
![Epiphany Mushroom logo with mushroom icon.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/logowhitebigteammember.png)
Zach Geurin
Research
![A picture of Erik Vaughan.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Erik-Vaughan-min.png)
Erik Vaughan
Co-Founder
![Two women drawing and writing on a clothed table in front of two windows.](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/epiphanygardens-min.png)
Epiphany Gardens
Epiphany Gardens Inc. is our non-profit affiliate committed to providing broad access to the healing power of mushrooms through education and advocacy. Our educational programs and neighborhood gardens offer the tools, training and resources necessary for successful urban farming and home gardening with a specific focus on underserved populations. It is our goal to increase the availability of fresh vegetables and mushrooms to create better health outcomes for program participants and our local communities