the etc team

Erik Vaughan is the founder of Etc Hospitality where he guides both the vision of the company & the people who create it. With decades of leadership experience, he brings a gift for bridging structure with spirit, allowing room for deep connection & growth. Rooted in a passion for mindfulness, music & the power of human connection, Erik approaches his work with curiosity & gratitude for this beautiful world in which we live.

Dr. Jana Lomax is the Clinical Director and Natural Medicine Facilitator at Etc Hospitality. With extensive expertise in psychology, grief, and integrative healing, she combines evidence-based care with compassion and authenticity. Jana has decades of experience supporting individuals and families through all of life’s transitions. Specializing in psychosocial oncology and psychedelic-assisted therapy, she guides each person with presence and wisdom, ensuring that they are never walking this journey alone. Jana combines compassion and joyful guidance, empowering others to reconnect with their spirit and put trust in their inner healing power​​​​.

Dr. Karvounides specializes in working with individuals facing chronic health difficulties, as well as those navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma, with particular experience supporting young adults and individuals seeking psychedelic-assisted care. Her clinical toolkit integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based interventions, guiding clients through preparation, individual journeys, and integration. Her expertise is grounded in 15 years of clinical experience across academic medical centers, humanitarian work, private practice, chronic pain clinics, and psychedelically-informed care, along with certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and mindfulness training through the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Program for Mindfulness.

Janel England is the Operations Manager for Etc Hospitality. Joining the team in 2025, she brings almost a decade of administrative experience to her role as a liaison between our staff, facilitators, and participants. Currently working towards a master's in clinical Mental Health Counseling, Janel has a deep passion for supporting others on their path to an authentic and fulfilling future.

Mackenzie Derrick is a licensed Medicine Handler at Etc Hospitality with a deep passion for the healing power of nature, movement, breath, and Earth medicine. Raised by an herbalist mother, she developed a lifelong appreciation for holistic healing and the Earth's ability to restore and nourish. Her work is rooted in trauma-informed breathwork, Pranayama, somatic movement and over two decades of dance, honoring the body's innate wisdom and capacity for transformation. Mackenzie combines compassion with a grounded, nature-based approach, creating safe and supportive spaces for healing, connection and personal growth.

Clarice Baumgartner, MD is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and Natural Medicine Facilitator at Etc Hospitality. With more than fifteen years of experience in adult and end-of-life care, she brings deep medical expertise and a compassionate, whole-person approach to healing. After leaving corporate medicine to found Physician Psychedelics, Clarice has focused on ketamine therapy, psychedelic education, and guiding individuals through safe psilocybin experiences. She also serves as a co-therapist on clinical research studies exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy for end-of-life distress and aging, combining evidence-based medicine with heartfelt care to help people find healing, meaning, and greater quality of life.

Stacey Vaughan is a designer of spaces and a cultivator of experiences. Weaving together aesthetics and intention, she creates settings that support healing and inner work. As co-founder of Etc, she has shaped the physical environment with an emphasis on comfort, accessibility and intentional design. Stacey’s approach is rooted in the belief that when a space is thoughtfully created, it opens the door for transformation to happen more naturally. She brings her whole self into cultivating an atmosphere where others can simply arrive, breathe and begin their journey.