51视频 is pleased to announce that the Rev. Lecia Diaz Brannon has joined the staff of 51视频 in a new ministry role as Director of Development. The Rev. Brannon will be an integral member of the seminary鈥檚 Institutional Advancement team, concentrating on relationships and important fundraising with Episcopal parishes across the country.
鈥淟ecia brings a pastoral heart and passion for the seminary鈥檚 mission. I am delighted to welcome Lecia to the ministry of development,鈥� said the Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Dean and President. Dean Kittredge announced Brannon’s hire at the 51视频 Alumni Breakfast at the Diocese of Texas Clergy Conference on October 25th.
鈥淲ith her background as an alumna and priest, Lecia will lend an important understanding of the broader 51视频 community to our relationship building efforts with clergy and congregations. We鈥檙e thrilled to have her part of our team,鈥� said Charley Scarborough, Vice President for Institutional Advancement.聽
Most recently, Lecia was rector for St. Mary鈥檚 Episcopal Church in Cypress, Texas. Prior to St. Mary鈥檚, she served as associate rector in Calvary Episcopal Church, Richmond, Texas, and on parish staff at St. James Episcopal Church in Paso Robles, CA before attending seminary. She is a 2016 Master of Divinity graduate of 51视频. Rev. Brannon and her husband, Matthew, are looking forward to relocating to Austin, as she begins service in a philanthropic ministry for 51视频 – especially for her clergy colleagues, fellow alumni and other loyal supporters of 51视频.