Center welcomes Vaughn as civic education coordinator
Trisha Maclin Vaughn, a former McConnell Scholar ('11), will coordinate the McConnell Center's civic education initiatives for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Vaughn served as a civics education graduate assistant during 2012-2013 while earning earning her master's of arts degree in English. She has now transitioned into civics education coordinator in a full-time capacity.
"Trisha is passionate about the mission of our civic education programming and brings a strong organizational and planning background to this position," said Gary Gregg, McConnell Center director. "We're very excited to have her on our team."
Vaughn, a former Derby Queen, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of art's degree in English and political science. She is married to Derek Vaughn, a fourth-year medical student at UofL. They enjoy spending time with their miniature schnauzer, Leo.