Libba Vaughan

Libba Vaughan is the Executive Director of Leadership Birmingham, a position she has held since September 2018.12 Here are some key details about her career and background:

Professional Experience

Vaughan joined Leadership Birmingham after serving as the executive director of the Freshwater Land Trust in Birmingham.13 During her tenure at the Freshwater Land Trust, she made significant contributions:

• Increased the acreage of land under conservation protection
• Expanded critical connections within Jefferson County's 750-mile Red Rock Trail System
• Oversaw the development of the Kiwanis-Vulcan Trail along Red Mountain2

Prior to her role at the Freshwater Land Trust, Vaughan worked at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) as the director of service learning and undergraduate research. At UAB, she:

• Launched the division's AmeriCorps VISTA program
• Established a successful faculty training program2

Education and Community Involvement

Vaughan holds a B.A. from Sewanee: The University of the South and an M.S. from the University of Minnesota.2 She is actively involved in the Birmingham community:

• Serves on numerous community advisory boards
• Board member of the Rotary Club of Birmingham
• Graduate of the Leadership Birmingham Class of 20182

Leadership Style and Philosophy

As Executive Director of Leadership Birmingham, Vaughan emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and relationship-building in leadership development. She believes that:

• Exposure to different viewpoints is crucial for effective leadership
• Long-lasting friendships between diverse leaders are vital to the community's success
• Regular interaction with people who challenge one's views is essential for personal growth and leadership development5

Under Vaughan's leadership, Leadership Birmingham continues to bring together diverse groups of leaders to explore community issues and exchange ideas, with the goal of creating more informed and effective community leaders.4