Prior to joining Unite America, Claire worked with venture capital funds and high-growth technology startups. Following four years in sales and business development at Twilio, she relocated to Singapore to expand the company's partner ecosystem in Asia Pacific. She has served as campaign staff for multiple Democratic and Independent political candidates across her home state of Alaska, as well as the Alaskans for Better Government ballot initiative to formally recognize Alaska Native Tribal sovereignty.

Claire studied history and Chinese at Scripps College and received her Master of Business Administration in 2020 from Dartmouth College. She is currently based in New York City. Outside of unabashedly trying to convince people to visit Alaska, Claire enjoys surfing, open water swimming, and playing poker.