Claire Galligan
About Claire Galligan
Claire Galligan serves as the Assistant Vice President at Kaufman Hall, a position she has held since 2024. She has a diverse background in finance, operations, and public policy, with previous roles at various organizations including the Michigan Foreign Policy Council and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Work at Kaufman Hall
Claire Galligan has been with Kaufman Hall since 2020. She initially served as an Associate for two years before advancing to the role of Senior Associate from 2022 to 2024. In 2024, she was promoted to Assistant Vice President, a position she has held for seven months. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the firm, leveraging her expertise in finance and operations.
Education and Expertise
Claire Galligan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Economics from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, she completed her high school education at Clarkston High School, earning her diploma in 2016. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in finance and operations.
Background
Claire Galligan began her professional career as a Student Aide and Motor Skills Specialist at Clarkston Scamp from 2014 to 2015. She gained further experience through various internships and positions, including a Congressional Intern role with Congressman Dan Kildee in 2018 and as a Government Relations Intern at TD later that year. Her diverse background includes roles in research and finance, particularly at the Michigan Foreign Policy Council, where she served as Director of Finance and Operations.
Previous Positions and Roles
Before her current role at Kaufman Hall, Claire Galligan held several significant positions. She worked as a Director of Finance and Operations at the Michigan Foreign Policy Council from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and as Co-President of the Michigan Foreign Policy Council from 2019 to 2020. Her experience also includes an Undergraduate Research Assistant position at the University of Michigan in 2018.