Kelly Vaughn

Kelly Vaughn has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. ✨ Kelly is currently the Director of Engineering at Spot AI, starting in April 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Course Instructor at Maven starting in May 2023.

From 2017 to 2022, Kelly founded and served as the CEO of The Taproom, a development-focused Shopify Plus eCommerce agency. ✨ Kelly successfully scaled the agency and managed a team of 20 employees and contractors.

Additionally, Kelly has held advisory roles at Builder.io, Polywork, and Commerce Tea, where they co-hosted a podcast discussing industry trends. ✨ Kelly was also a co-host of the Ladybug Podcast, a popular podcast in the tech space.

In 2021, Kelly co-founded Govalo, a Shopify app that revolutionizes the digital gifting experience. ✨ Kelly served as the CTO of Govalo until April 2022.

Before venturing into the tech industry, Kelly worked as a Principal and Developer under Kelly Vaughn Creative, LLC, specializing in Shopify development. ✨ Kelly also spent time as an ASPPH/APHIF Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, utilizing their coding skills in the public health sector.

Kelly's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in engineering, entrepreneurship, podcasting, and digital gifting.

Kelly Vaughn has a strong educational background in the field of social work and public health. From 2012 to 2014, they attended The University of Georgia, where they obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Their focus of study during this time included Clinical Social Work and Health Promotion and Behavior.

In 2021, Kelly furthered their education by completing a CORe Credential of Readiness program at Harvard Business School Online. The specific field of study for this program is not mentioned.

Prior to their graduate studies, Kelly earned a Bachelor of Science degree at The University of Georgia from 2008 to 2012. Their major was in Psychology.

In addition to their academic degrees, Kelly has obtained certifications in the field of health education and public health. In January 2015, they became a Certified Health Education Specialist through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Furthermore, in November 2014, they obtained certification as a Certified in Public Health from the National Board of Public Health Examiners.