![](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.
![](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
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mushroom2-min.png)
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mushroom1-249x300.png)
Our Mission
Connecting seekers and providers of integrated mushroom products and services
![](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
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stacey-Vaughan.png)
Stacey Vaughan
Co-Founder
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lauren-Smith.png)
Lauren Smith
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Don-King.png)
Don King
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hope-Seavers.png)
Hope Seavers
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Julie-Barron.png)
Julie Barron
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dinakarvounides.png)
Dr. Dina Karvounides
Quality Care
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/janabolduanlomax.png)
Dr. Jana Bolduan Lomax
Quality Care
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sarah-Jackson.png)
Sarah Jackson
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jessica-Williams.png)
Jessica Williams
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ryan-Gilmore.png)
Ryan Gilmore
Administration
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Joni-Roecker.png)
Joni Roecker
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/logowhitebigteammember.png)
Zach Geurin
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Erik-Vaughan.png)
Erik Vaughan
Co-Founder
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Stacey-Vaughan-min.png)
Stacey Vaughan
Co-Founder
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lauren-Smith-min.png)
Lauren Smith
Government Relations
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Don-King-min.png)
Don King
Mycology
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hope-Seavers-min.png)
Hope Seavers
Customer Experience
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Julie-Barron-min.png)
Julie Barron
Quality Care
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dinakarvounides-min.png)
Dr. Dina Karvounides
Quality Care
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/janabolduanlomax-min.png)
Dr. Jana Bolduan Lomax
Quality Care
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sarah-Jackson-min.png)
Sarah Jackson
Communications
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jessica-Williams-min.png)
Jessica Williams
Production
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ryan-Gilmore-min.png)
Ryan Gilmore
Administration
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Joni-Roecker-min.png)
Joni Roecker
Accounting
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/logowhitebigteammember.png)
Zach Geurin
Research
![](https://epiphanymushroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Erik-Vaughan-min.png)
Erik Vaughan
Co-Founder
![](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