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Jenny Vaughn is a seasoned culinary expert and entrepreneur, with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in the food industry. As a skilled chef and nonprofit professional, she has successfully launched and managed various ventures, including co-founding Citizen Kitchens, Mesa Komal, and FEAST Together. With expertise in strategic planning, event management, and community outreach, Jenny has cultivated strong relationships with local farmers, food entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Her dedication to promoting sustainable agriculture and accessible food systems has earned her recognition as a leader in her field.

Experience

    • Client Engagement
      • Dec 2019 - Present

      Robust software providing real-time food and recipe costs for the restaurant industry. We put real-time reporting into your hands while taking back office paperwork off your plate.

  • Pink Elephant Farm & Kitchen
    • Smithfield, KY (Henry County)
    • Caretaker Farmer
      • Apr 2016 - Present
      • Smithfield, KY (Henry County)

      Fruits and vegetables, jersey cows, laying hens and a 200 year old house on 27 acres. Learning, practicing and advancing restorative biodynamic agriculture as a full-time adventure.

  • Citizen Kitchens
    • Nashville, TN
    • Co-Founder
      • 2015 - 2016
      • Nashville, TN

      A shared commercial kitchen for food entrepreneurs and Nashville's nonprofit food hub. Launched with Laura Wilson and Brent Ling.

  • Conexión Américas
    • Nashville, TN
    • Mesa Komal Kitchen Manager
      • 2013 - 2014
      • Nashville, TN

      A community kitchen where someone can grow a food business, take global cooking classes, intern with a chef, or cater an event. Developed all program policies, recruited and supported entrepreneurs, and oversaw kitchen licensing, maintenance and operations. Created and maintained the Mesa Komal website resource and developed popular global cooking class series for the community.

  • FEAST Together
    • Nashville, TN
    • Co-Founder, Director
      • 2010 - 2012
      • Nashville, TN

      Founded a social-enterprise nonprofit with a new collaborative kitchen model for local, healthy & affordable food distribution. Over the course of 6 months, channeled over $24,000 to local farmers, distributed prepared food to 112 households, while incorporating over 640 volunteer hours. Designed and facilitated a variety of educational courses and events, including a seminar for preschool teachers and a culinary arts series for refugee youth.

  • The Wild Cow Cafe
    • Nashville, TN
    • Cook & Kitchen Manager
      • 2009 - 2011
      • Nashville, TN

  • The Cocoa Tree
    • Nashville, TN
    • Operations Manager
      • 2008 - 2011
      • Nashville, TN

    • Baker & Pastry Chef
      • 2008 - 2008
      • Washington D.C. Metro Area

Education

  • 2000 - 2004
    Rhodes College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religious Studies. Minor in Computer Science and Spanish. Phi Beta Kappa.

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