B. 1995, Seattle, Washington. Claire graduated from Whitman College, cum laude, earning a B.A. with a major in Environmental Humanities and minor in Film and Media Studies. She is a creative storyteller who works in photography, videography, illustration, and design. Claire believes that communication and education are key to promoting environmental conservation. She loves scuba diving, traveling to new places, phosphorescence, and petrichor. Claire is looking to continue using visual mediums to bolster the empathy and connection people feel toward nature; aspiring to do so by creating and curating content for, and collaborating with environmentally-minded organizations.