Stefanie Vaughn, BAS, CST, FAST

Stefanie Vaughn, has been the Program Director of Surgical Technology at Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas, since 2016. She began her career in 2002 after earning an Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology from Tyler Junior College. In August 2020, she completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Surgical Services Management from Wayland Baptist University. Currently, Stefanie is pursuing a Master of Education in Applied Digital Learning and Leadership at Lamar University.

Stefanie is actively involved in professional organizations, serving on the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Educational Programs and Standards Committee and previously holding various roles with the AST Texas State Assembly. She has contributed to the field through her written work, including an article titled "Overcoming the Fear of the Unknown" for the ARC/STSA newsletter and as a reviewer for "Surgical Instrumentation" by Nancy Marie Phillips. She has also been a speaker at several AST Educators and National Conferences.

With a 23-year career spanning various surgical specialties, Stefanie's primary passion lies in helping others. More recently, she has discovered a passion for teaching, where she focuses on shaping the future of surgical technologists and mentoring new program directors and instructors.