As the Director of Development at Dancing Classrooms, Ellen Claycomb’s passion for the arts blends with her extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising. She most recently served as the Director of Development at Hot Bread Kitchen and previously held fundraising roles at esteemed organizations such as Second Stage Theater, The New York Foundation for the Arts, the American Red Cross, and True Colors United.

Ellen Claycomb (she/her)

Development Director

ellen@dancingclassrooms.org

Having embarked on a journey in the world of dance at the age of 3 in her home state of Kentucky, Ellen’s formative years were filled with lots of ballet, tap, and contemporary dance. Through countless hours of dance classes, she developed a profound appreciation for the transformative power of the arts, particularly dance.

As the Director of Development at Dancing Classrooms, Ellen Claycomb’s passion for the arts blends with her extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising. Her two-decade-long career has seen her working diligently to raise funds and support causes that resonate with her values. Ellen most recently served as the Director of Development at Hot Bread Kitchen. She previously held fundraising roles at esteemed organizations such as Second Stage Theater, The New York Foundation for the Arts, the American Red Cross, and True Colors United.

Ellen also has a Master of Public Administration focused on nonprofit management from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor’s in Communication from Arizona State University.