About Chris Vaughan, PhD
Chris Vaughan, PhD, helps top associations grow membership, revenue, and impact through data-driven strategy and 20+ years of consulting expertise.
Chris Vaughan is a nationally recognized expert in association strategy and membership growth. He helps leading professional and trade associations achieve measurable results through data-driven strategy, deep sector insight, and over 20 years of hands-on experience.
Who Chris Works With
Chris is the founder of Sequence Consulting and a trusted advisor to many of the nation’s leading associations. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of strategy and member growth, Chris has helped organizations like AARP, the American Medical Association, IEEE, and many others achieve transformative results.
Approach and Philosophy
A former Big Strategy consultant, Chris combines deep strategic insight with practical execution to help associations grow membership, increase revenue, and expand impact. He brings clarity to complex challenges and builds strategies that work in the real world—grounded in data, aligned with mission, and built for results.
Thought Leadership and Background
Chris is a frequent contributor to association thought leadership publications and has presented for ASAE and other leading organizations. He holds a PhD in philosophy and is known for his thoughtful, principled approach to solving hard problems. As a speaker, writer, and facilitator, he is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations thrive.
Outside the Office
When he’s not working with clients, Chris enjoys photography, travel, cooking, and boats.