Deanne Vaughan

Deanne Vaughan is an experienced professional in family support and career services, currently serving as a Family Support Specialist at Northside Achievement Zone since May 2014. In this role, Deanne partners with parents to help them achieve housing and financial goals, enhancing economic stability for families and academic success for children. Deanne has held various positions within NAZ, including Career and Finance Specialist, Team Manager for Early Childhood and Family Support, and Family Achievement Coach, demonstrating a strong commitment to building trusting relationships and providing critical support for families. Previous experience includes roles as Lead MFIP Counselor at East Side Neighborhood Services and MFIP Facilitator at Emerge Community Development, where Deanne developed employment plans and provided coaching to diverse clients. Deanne holds a BA in Public Relations from Drake University and has participated in various training and developmental activities throughout the career.