Claire is the Chief Executive of Carers Leeds. She has over 20 years’ experience in the voluntary sector in a career which has spanned research, policy and service delivery.

Her previous roles include Director of Evidence at The Centre for Ageing Better and Head of Research and Policy at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Prior to this she was a Senior Associate in a regeneration consultancy firm and held several roles within Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit.

Claire is a trustee of SJOG Hospitaller Services a national charity which supports older people, disabled people and people experiencing homelessness and modern-day slavery to live the life they choose and fulfil their potential.  

Claire joined Carers Leeds in July 2021.