Kelly Vaughn is a public relations specialist at RMI. In this role, Kelly helps develop and execute RMI’s public relations and media plans, tracks media coverage and contributes to RMI publications and articles. In addition, Kelly assists with RMI’s internal communications efforts and messaging development.

Background

Prior to joining RMI, Kelly worked for the University of Dubuque as a coach and recruiter, developing marketing materials for the athletic department and focusing on research on communication and gender in collegiate athletic coaches.

Kelly also has a background in strategic communications planning and has worked with several non-profit organizations on organizational communications strategy, organizational culture change, and effective communications planning.

Education

• Master of Communications, University of Dubuque, 2008 (Emphasis in organizational communications and leadership management.)
• Bachelor of Studio Art, Colorado College, 2005

Professional Affiliations

Public Relations Society of America member (Colorado Chapter)

Recently Published Articles

• "How America's 50 Largest Cities Rate on EV Readiness," Greenbiz 2010
• "How to Make Solar Power Cost Competitive in 5 Years of Less," Greenbiz 2010
• "Giving GSA Retrofits More Bang for the Stimulus Buck," Greenbiz 2010
• "GM's $5M Jumpstart for Bright Automotive," Greenbiz 2010
• "Getting Solar Power Off the Sidelines and into the Game," Greenbiz 2010
• "The Secret to Hurdling Barriers for Electric Cars," Greenbiz 2010
• "How the Feds Can Make Every Dollar Count for Electric Vehicles," Greenbiz 2010
• "Three Simple Checkpoints on the Road to a Clean Energy Future," Greenbiz 2010
• "Green" means more than just money when choosing a college," Yahoo! Green 2009
• "With Money on the Table, What's the Best Move for Green Trucking?," Greenbiz 2010
• "How Efficiency Can Rev Up the Flagging Truck Industry," Greenbiz 2009
• "Greening Your Home," Green Building Elements 2009