about epiphany
Your trusted source on all things mushroom!
erik and stacey's story
Founded in early 2022 by husband-and-wife team, Erik and Stacey Vaughan, Epiphany is a mushroom 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.

meet the team

Erik Vaughan
Co-Founder

Kelly Gualtieri
Production

Sarah Jackson
Communications
Alex Creswell
Production

Lauren Smith
Government Relations

Stacey Vaughan
Marketing & Design

Don King
Mycology
Ray Morris
Production
Twig Cacioppo
Production

Joni Roecker
Accounting
Sara Finan
Wren Kohler
Production
