Claire is a passionate gender and orientation facilitator with a background in sexual health education. Prior to joining the team at YES Institute, Claire worked as a Community Educator at Response for Teens in Chicago, Illinois, where she created and taught lessons in sexual health, body image, gender, addiction, mental health, and more to students ages 10 to 22. She received her undergraduate degree from Occidental College in Los Angeles and her Masters in Community and Social Change from the University of Miami. While working toward her Masters degree, Claire worked at the Sandler Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education as a supervisor and mentor to undergraduate peer educators. Through these experiences, Claire discovered her passion for empowering young people to embrace, celebrate, and nurture their unique selves.

In May of 2023, Claire was awarded the Maxine B. Wishart Agent of Change Award through the University of Miami, which recognizes a student who has shown dedication to educating, informing, and promoting positive educational, psychological and physical well-being in the community. Claire hopes to continue her commitment to this work at YES Institute as the Educational Consultant. 

In her free time, Claire enjoys singing and songwriting, creative makeup, and running along the Miami Beach boardwalk. She loves spending time with her partner and her friends, as well as taking time to visit her family and new baby niece in Minneapolis, where she grew up. She values open communication and building positive relationships with everyone in her personal life and career.