Abby Vaughn enters her third year at Upper Iowa University in 2023-24 as an assistant athletic trainer. 
 
Prior to coming to Upper Iowa, Vaughn earned her Master's degree in athletic training from Franklin College. While at Franklin, she worked with athletes across a variety of settings including IndyCar pit and Butler University women's volleyball and men's and women's track and field teams. Before attending Franklin College, Vaughn received her Bachelor's degree in exercise science in 2019 from the University of Indianapolis. 
 
Abby is originally from La Porte, Indiana.