Claire was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from Clark University, with a B.A. in Psychology in 2023, where she was also a member of the volleyball team. Having been involved in sports her entire life, and after studying psychology, she became interested in the intersection of these fields, which inspired her to come to Western to pursue an M.S. in Kinesiology with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology. After completion of the program, Claire hopes to continue her education by pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology with the ultimate goal of working with athletes or performers on mental health concerns.