Welcoming Christine Vaughan as our Next President & CEO

We are excited to share an important update from the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos. After four incredible years of outstanding leadership at the Club, Cathy Baur, our President & CEO, will retire in November following her 35-year career of inspiring powerful and positive change in our community.

With the support of Blair Search Partners, the Board of Directors conducted an extensive search, and we are pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Vaughan as our new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 4.

Christine is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of leaders. A powerful storyteller with more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she has demonstrated her ability to create inclusive and supportive environments where young people can thrive. Her enthusiasm, servant-leadership style, and daring creativity inspire those around her, fostering a belief that every child deserves opportunities to connect, grow, and reach their full potential.

Christine joined the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos in 2022 as our Vice President of Development & Marketing, where she has been instrumental in leading our philanthropic efforts, refining our marketing strategies, and strengthening our resource infrastructure. Under her leadership, the Club has not only diversified its philanthropic revenue streams but has also elevated our special event fundraising, increased volunteerism, and enhanced community engagement. Her strategic vision has been vital in advocating for youth and the Club, ensuring that we continue to meet the needs of our community.

Prior to joining the Club, she served as the Director of Communications at Cal State San Marcos, where she led marketing, strategic communications, branding, and media relations during a period of unprecedented growth for the university. During her 12-year tenure, she was instrumental in growing the university’s Giving Day campaign, developed the case for support for the university’s first comprehensive campaign which exceeded its goal by raising $55M and conceptualized and championed the first-ever Graduates on Parade, which was covered by the New York Times. Prior to working at Cal State San Marcos, she managed public relations and special events for Interfaith Community Services for nearly five years. 

Christine’s commitment to youth empowerment extends beyond her professional career. As a fourth-generation Girl Scout and recipient of the Gold Award, she leads two large Girl Scout troops for her daughters and supports leader development as the volunteer Service Unit Manager for Vista Girl Scouts.

As we look to the future, we are excited to have Christine at the helm as we embark on this new chapter. Her leadership will undoubtedly bring new opportunities and continued success to our Club and the young people we serve.