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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

Erik Vaughan

Co-Founder

Kelly Gualtieri

Kelly Gualtieri

Production

Sarah Jackson

Sarah Jackson

Communications

Alex Creswell

Alex Creswell

Production

Lauren Smith

Lauren Smith

Government Relations

Stacey Vaughan

Stacey Vaughan

Marketing & Design

Don King

Don King

Mycology

Ray Morris

Ray Morris

Production

Twig Cacioppo

Twig Cacioppo

Production

Joni Roecker

Joni Roecker

Accounting

Sara Finan

Sara Finan

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Wren Kohler

Wren Kohler

Production

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