Cheryl has been a proud resident of Cedar Hill for many years and brings a wealth of professional experience to her role. After completing the Legal Assistant Certification Program at the University of Texas at Arlington in 1998, she built a career working with several major law firms in the Dallas area. She joined the City of Cedar Hill in January 2021 as an I.T. Administrative Assistant before transitioning to the Economic Development team as Executive Assistant in April of the same year. In her role, Vaughan manages key office operations including records retention, finance and vendor processing, and special project coordination. Her attention to detail and organizational expertise ensures seamless day-to-day operations within the department. In June 2021, she was appointed Board Secretary of the Economic Development Corporation, where she continues to play a vital role in supporting Cedar Hill’s economic initiatives.