Join Fels Distinguished Fellow Joseph Pierce for an Executive Leadership Dialogue with special guest Vaughn Ross, Founder and Principal of Rvesta Consulting.
About Vaughn Ross
Vaughn Ross is the Founder and Principal of Rvesta Consulting, a strategic advisory and consulting firm committed to helping clients drive generational investments in physical, civic, and social infrastructure. Founded in 2021, Rvesta partners with public, private, and philanthropic organizations to deliver innovative solutions that create lasting impact and long-term value for communities and future generations. Rvesta’s services encompass strategic planning, organizational consulting, project management, process and program design and evaluation, research and policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
Vaughn served as the First Deputy Chief of Staff to Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney from 2016-2021. In his time with Mayor Kenney, he retained a portfolio of departments focused on economic development, including the department of Planning and Development; the Commerce Department; and the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability. Prior to joining municipal government, Vaughn spent five years as a fundraiser for political campaigns in and around Philadelphia. He led successful fundraising efforts, culminating in Mayor Kenney’s 2015 victory, and oversaw direct donor outreach, principal management, and financial compliance. Vaughn is also a commissioner of the Delaware River Port Authority, serves as treasurer of the Philadelphia City Fund, and serves on the board of Germantown United CDC.
About the Series: Executive Leadership Dialogue, a lunch series hosted by Fels Distinguished Fellow Joseph Pierce, introduces students to public sector leaders who will share their perspectives on leadership, mentorship, and executive management. The lunches are small by design and include both MPA and EMPA students, allowing them to gain insight and learn valuable lessons on public sector leadership.
