Claire Vela
Client Services Program Coordinator
Before pivoting to fiscal sponsorship, Claire Vela worked for over 5 years in partnerships and business development in digital media. She has volunteered with local climate non-profits since 2023 and joined the Community Initiatives team in 2025.
Claire grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and has an MBA from San Francisco State University. In her free time she likes to cook, hike with her dog, and read.
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