Community Service

As a result of her 1,500+ volunteer hours, Claire received various awards that are listed under the "Accomplishments" tab. Aside from working with her own nonprofit, Claire has also worked with other nonprofit organizations:

• Special Olympics - National level: State Representative for Hill Day at the United States Capitol (2021 and 2022); Special Olympics North America, Social Media Ambassador for proposed budget cuts. State level: Oklahoma Youth Activation Committee, President (2019 – 2021), former Vice President, and member since 2017. As President, Claire hosted and was a guest speaker for two Youth Leadership Summits. University of Oklahoma Special Olympics Program, Founder and Director. Special Olympics OK Gold Medal Gala, Keynote Speaker. Regional and State Games, Partner. 

• Stillwater Makes A Change (SMAC) - Major Events Director and Event Head. SMAC selects a different community-based beneficiary every year and has raised more than $550,000 in the three years of her involvement. Claire organized and hosted all the major events including galas that raised a net of over $78,000 in two nights.

• Spread the Word: Inclusion (previously Spread the Word to End the Word) - Claire hosted annual events, gathered more than 1,000 pledges to stop using the "r-word", and generated various types of media attention.

• Other Community Service
  • Miss Amazing Oklahoma - Served as 2019 emcee
  • Make Promises Happen camps - Counselor
  • RoundUp Theatre camps and classes - Actor Assistant 
  • Tim Tebow's Night to Shine - Attendee Assistant
  • ... and much more ...