Claudia Jolin
About Claudia Jolin
Claudia Jolin serves as the Vice President of Economic Development at the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, where she oversees operations and financial management. She has a diverse background in community services, intelligence analysis, and local government, with experience in various roles including positions at the U.S. Department of State and the National Security Agency.
Work at Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Claudia Jolin serves as the Vice President of Economic Development at the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. In this role, she oversees the overall operations, financial management, and development efforts of the organization. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to initiatives aimed at enhancing the economic landscape of downtown Baltimore. Her responsibilities include managing various projects and ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Claudia Jolin has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Arts in East Asian Studies from Georgetown University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, studying from 2003 to 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, achieved between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, she studied Korean Studies at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, earning an Associate of Arts from 2007 to 2009. Her expertise includes intelligence analysis, military operations, and information assurance.
Background in Government and Military
Claudia Jolin has a strong background in government and military service. She worked as a Cryptologic Technician for the U.S. Navy from 2008 to 2012 in Kunia, Hawaii. During the same period, she also served as a Korean Linguist at the National Security Agency in Honolulu, Hawaii, from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she gained experience in public diplomacy as an intern at the U.S. Department of State in 2013, where she worked for four months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Involvement in Non-Profit Management
Claudia Jolin has been involved in non-profit organization management, contributing her skills and expertise to various initiatives. She has served as a Board Member at Bromo Tower Arts & Entertainment, Inc. since 2019. Her previous experience includes working as a Special Assistant for the City of Baltimore from 2015 to 2016 and as a Baltimore Mayoral Fellow at the Baltimore Development Corporation in 2015. These roles have allowed her to engage with community development and social services.