Michael Vaughn is an accomplished executive with a history of successfully implementing innovative solutions to drive the mission of organizations forward. With a focus on fostering effective partnerships to maximize resources, Michael is a highly technical leader with a penchant for creative problem solving that consistently delivers cost-effective solutions. He has a comprehensive understanding of executive management, leadership, technology strategy, and technical experience. Michael's education includes a degree in BM, MAT, Music, education, and computer science with high distinction from Indiana University Bloomington, and an MS in Music technology/multimedia development from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.

Michael has held executive positions in several organizations, including Associate Director of Digital Accessibility at Yale University, IT Director/Assistant Dean for Information and Technology Integration at The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, and IT Director/Assistant Dean for Information Systems at Indiana University School of Nursing. His areas of expertise span project management, strategic planning, data-driven decision making, risk management, policy development, budget management, cloud computing, data integration, leading agile teams, process improvement and automation, vendor management, software development, operations support, media development, technology integration and facilities, cyber-security, regulatory compliance, data analytics, and ethical values-based leadership, critical thinking, employee supervision/mentoring/development, and highly developed communication skills based on effective listening, and business management.