Claire Debow Cotten

Claire DeBow Cotten currently serves as the Director of Mission Funding for the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama since September 2021. Prior to this role, Claire held various positions at Sawyerville, including Executive Director for Development and Communications and Assistant Director for Development and Communications, successfully securing annual contributions through grant writing. Experience at St. Luke's Episcopal Church as Director of Youth Logistics involved event planning and volunteer management. At Birmingham-Southern College, Claire worked as Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs and Development Officer, focusing on alumni engagement and donor relations. Previous roles also include Administrative Staff Officer for the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office and Project Coordinator for Trinity Loaves and Fishes, highlighting a strong background in community service and organizational development. Claire holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from The University of the South.