Cecilia Eaton Named Executive Assistant to the Bishop

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley has appointed Cecilia Eaton as Executive Assistant to the Bishop and Diocesan Administrator effective Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
 
“Cecilia brings a wealth of experience to this position and an eagerness to continue her service in The Episcopal Church,” said Bishop Woodliff-Stanley. “I am delighted she will be joining us and invite you to join me in welcoming her in February.”
 
Cecilia will be responsible for managing the bishop's calendar and travel, and will coordinate with staff to plan and execute diocesan meetings and gatherings including Clergy Conference and Annual Diocesan Convention. Additionally, she will be responsible for Safeguarding Training, maintaining clergy records, and clergy and lay licensing, and will serve as the staff liaison to the Diocesan Council, Commission on Ministry, and the Standing Committee. As diocesan administrator, she will be the diocesan liaison with the Church Pension Group on all pension matters, property insurance, employee benefits and records, as well as records/reports compliance with The Episcopal Church and CPG.

A resident of Charleston since 1997, Cecilia has worked in banking/finance, investment/retirement planning, and office management, with more than 25 years of experience as an executive assistant. Since 2012, Cecilia has been the Executive Assistant to the President/CEO at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community.

Cecilia succeeds Lauren Kinard, who served in this role since 2013 and ended her employment on December 10. Lauren will continue to provide limited consultation and support for Cecilia as needed during the transition. Katherine Smith, who has been handling some of the duties of this role since the first of the year on an interim basis, will also provide assistance as Cecilia becomes familiar with her new position.
 
Cecilia lives in West Ashley with her husband, Greg, and daughter, Madison. 

Katherine Smith continues on an interim basis until Cecilia begins. If you need assistance from the Diocesan Office or need to schedule time with the bishop, please call Katherine in the office at 843.259.2016 or email her at [email protected]. ​

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