Erick Vaughn has served as a licensed social worker with a specialization in administrative and advocacy practice for over 15 years. Throughout his career, Erick has supported programs that serve children and their families. Coming to Douglas County CASA as their executive director in July 2019 has felt like coming home, bringing together his experiences related to program design and evaluation, early childhood, mental health, substance abuse and child welfare. Erick lives in Lawrence with his wife, daughter and new baby son.