Driven by a commitment to social justice, Claire began her career 25 years ago in the homelessness sector. She joined Emerging Futures in March 2024 after 6 years as CEO of the award-winning charity Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS), whose mission is to improve sector services and amplify the voices of survivors of sexual violence. Before that, she held senior leadership roles in a large charity supporting young people at risk in Sydney. She is the Chair of Governors at a local primary school and a trustee on several charity boards.
Claire lives in the Somerset countryside with her partner, two young children, and an enthusiastic springer spaniel, and is an avid trail runner.