Claudia currently serves as the Bioscience Healthcare Program Manager for the City of Phoenix's Community and Economic Development Department. She is dedicated to supporting and promoting the growth of the innovation taking place in Phoenix and elevating the visibility of the community and those who are advancing technologies to positively impact the future of health for all while creating amazing career opportunities for Phoenix residents. Claudia has more than 20 years of economic development experience that started when she was in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic assisting women founders grow their businesses, she also volunteered with 2 other business organizations supporting economic development and entrepreneurs in Namibia and Ethiopia.