Claire was raised in the Washington, D.C. area which instilled in her a passion for international affairs and global problem-solving. Claire’s unique employment background includes four years in banking and finance; internships in the U.S. Senate, at anti-corruption non-profit Transparency International-USA, and at risk management firm Kroll; and most recently, experience as a federal contractor with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Office of Acquisition Policy and Relocation Management. Claire is a proven leader in policy and procedural formation and guidance, risk mitigation, and client management. Claire graduated summa cum laude from George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in Global Affairs, concentration in Global Governance. She will receive her master’s degree in International Affairs, concentration in Conflict and Conflict Resolution, from the George Washington University in 2016. Claire is a travel and language enthusiast and speaks Spanish and Arabic.