Board Members

Fred Ode has a rich past of entrepreneurship, owning and leading several successful businesses throughout his career including Foundation Software, Payroll4Construction, Ode Family Companies, Ode Ventures, and the Ode Family Foundation.  Fred continues with the idea to invest in people, idea, and hope through his growing portfolio of angel investments. His current primary focus is creating businesses that are beneficial to people, particularly in the health and wellness sector. After launching a successful psychedelic disassociative clinic in Cleveland, OH, Fred is now expanding his horizons into the healing properties of psilocybin. Excited by the impressive scientific studies, Mr. Ode knew the most exciting way to share the benefits of psilocybin with the public would be by funding Evolution Retreats in Jamaica. He has assembled a diverse and capable team of the highest quality, to ensure the maximum benefits for our clients in one the most therapeutic spaces on earth: Negril, Jamaica.

Fred’s motivation to continue investing in psychedelic therapies, is largely shaped by the personal healing he experienced. He discovered firsthand the ethereal joy and contentment that can come from altered states of mind and the long-term inspiration it can provide months after the treatments have finished. Impressed by the profundity and lasting effects of his first psychedelic treatment, psychedelic disassociative infusions, he decided to also seek healing from psilocybin in Jamaica. Facilitated by Evolution Retreats’ facilitators, he realized that the dream to create Evolution Retreats must be transformed into a reality.

In the United States, Jennifer is the owner and director of Stella Luna Counseling and Wellness, a holistic therapy and wellness practice. Jennifer and Stella Luna’s practitioners specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, and relationship concerns. They provide therapy, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, mindfulness training, and breath-work in a non-judgmental space. Jenny is trained by MAPS in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy for MDMA and provides Ketamine Assisted Therapy, bringing valuable professional training and experience to our team.

For Jamaica’s Evolution Retreats, Jennifer does not work in a clinical capacity, but as a consultant with a growing expertise in psychedelic experiences. Evolution Retreats is excited to have Jennifer offer support with our screening, facilitator, and risk management guidelines. Jennifer is excited to be at the forefront of the incredible field of psychedelic journey work, and grateful to have the opportunity to serve as a part-time facilitator when she can manage the time with her commitment to her family of five and Stella Luna.

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Brandon Varnadoe is a co-owner and the acting Chief Operating Officer of Evolution Retreats in Negril, Jamaica. Brandon has trained under Zach Leary as a psychedelic facilitator and has years of experience in the hospitality industry. Brandon graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations with a focus in business. Motivated by his travels and interest in world cultures, Brandon has always dreamed of a way to connect people from around the globe. A natural communicator, Brandon speaks English, Italian, Spanish, and is always working on another language so he can help provide access to psilocybin to the global community.

Along his journey, he had transformational experiences with psilocybin, and believes that everyone should have an opportunity to explore its therapeutic values in a safe and personalized environment. He firmly believes that this life changing therapy will thrive in culturally rich and beautiful country of Jamaica through Evolution Retreats and moved to Jamaica himself. Brandon’s objective is to combine his past experiences from hospitality that he has seen across North America, South America, and Europe to ensure Evolution Retreats is perfect setting for an enriching psilocybin experience.