Vaughn Taylor

Vaughn Taylor has a diverse range of work experience in economic development, business lending, marketing, and community development. Vaughn is currently the Vice President of Economic Development at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, where they focus on advancing economic development goals and creating a subregional network strategy. Prior to that, they served as a CDFI Program Officer at the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, where they provided business development, loan packaging assistance, and financial analysis.

Before that, Vaughn worked as the Director of Business Development, Business Lending at PIDC, where they engaged with small businesses and diversified the loan portfolio. Vaughn also served as the Director of Marketing and Leasing at Philly Office Retail, boosting commercial tenant occupancy and generating significant revenue through lease agreements.

Additionally, Vaughn has experience in economic development coordination, project management, and research. Vaughn worked as an Economic Development Coordinator at The Partnership CDC and as a Project Manager for the Woodland Avenue Revitalization Project at Southwest CDC. Vaughn also served as a Project Director at the University of Pennsylvania, where they assessed the institutional services capacity of prisoner reentry programs and supervised a survey data collection team. Overall, Vaughn Taylor has a strong background in economic development, business lending, marketing, and community development.

Vaughn Taylor has completed a field of study in Community & Economic Development from Eastern University. The duration of study and specific degree earned remain unspecified.