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Biography
Originally from Baltimore, Clare has a diverse background in science, healthcare, and advocacy. She began her career as a Navy Corpsman (1984-1990) before earning an associate’s degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP, 1992) from the Community College of Baltimore County and completing her BA in Business Management at Chaminade University in 1990.
Her passion for forensic science led her to pursue a master’s degree from George Washington University (1998). Clare has held key technical roles, including Laboratory Assistant at Mississippi State Veterinary School (2002), Clinical Technician at the Baltimore Zoo under Dr. Michael Cranfield (1998) working on the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, and Clinical Technician at the National Aquarium in Baltimore under Dr. Brent Whitaker. She has also served as a Clinical Training Specialist at Leidos, contracting with NIH and NIAID, where she supported children with Chronic Granulomatous Disease as they transitioned from youth to adult health care.
Dedicated to advocacy, Clare has worked as a Paralegal and Child Advocate, representing children in abuse and neglect cases.
“Growing up in a bustling immigrant household surrounded by siblings, grandparents, relatives, and friends, I learned early on how to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. These experiences fostered my collaborative spirit, adaptability, and deep sense of community—qualities that continue to shape and inspire my work every day.”
