“I am excited by the process of exploring new ideas and possibilities, and enjoy my work most when I get to collaborate with amazing people to turn those things into reality!”
Claire loves to solve puzzles and is always ready for a challenge—instrumental traits for anyone working at the nexus of education and technology.
Empowering people through the possibilities of online education has been a 20-year passion for Claire. First as the founder of the eLearning consulting company Monarch Media, and now as learning strategist and advisor at Vivayic, her focus on open-source technology, instructional design best practices, and superior project management has shaped her approach to leading successful projects and teams. By connecting with partners from across the globe, Claire has been a central pillar in the development of online learning assets for a diverse set of clients in higher education, healthcare, nonprofits and more.
Claire holds a bachelor’s degree from Smith College and a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. Based in Santa Cruz, California, she enjoys spending time in nature and teaching meditation in her community.