Coastal Creatives

Jeff Vaughn is a percussionist, educator, and rhythm-event facilitator based in Greenville, South Carolina. Leveraging sound as a vehicle for experiential learning and personal development, Mr. Vaughn encourages others to explore the world within and beyond themselves as expressive beings. His programs often combine sound and social connection with creative play to facilitate enriching life experiences that engage participants with diverse learning styles. 

Katie Mixon is an Actor, Theatre Manager and Conservation Advocate.  Katie is a Company Member & Educator for South Carolina Shakespeare Company, Actor/Manager for Elsewhere Shakespeare in Richmond, Virginia and on the team who first brought Sappraiwan Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand to life.  Katie was the host and producer for Riverbanks Roundup, an animal education show filmed at Riverbanks Zoo. She was also a producer and co-host of Expeditions for SCETV.  She is a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts with a post grad degree in Classical Theatre, and holds a BA from the University of South Carolina.  Katie has worked on animal conservation programs in Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Suriname and Trinidad and here at home in SC. Katie loves Asian Elephants, her wild boar Tangmo, and her Pekingese, LG.