Claire Powell
About Claire Powell
Claire Powell is a Co-Founder of The Boardroom and serves as the Mars Program Communications Manager at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She has extensive experience in communications and leadership roles across various organizations, including BAE Systems and Allstate.
Work at The Boardroom
Claire Powell serves as Co-Founder of The Boardroom, an organization established to support women in achieving higher levels of leadership. Since its inception in 2022, The Boardroom has focused on empowering women through various initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing their leadership skills and opportunities.
Current Roles at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Since 2023, Claire Powell has held the position of Mars Program Communications Manager at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Canada Flintridge, California. In this role, she leads a multi-disciplinary team responsible for integrated communications planning and execution for the Mars Sample Return and the Mars Exploration Program.
Experience at Women's Aerospace Network
Claire Powell has been serving as a Strategic Advisor at the Women's Aerospace Network since 2024. In this capacity, she contributes her expertise to support the organization's mission of promoting women in aerospace and facilitating their professional development.
Professional Background
Claire Powell has a diverse professional background, having worked in various communication roles across multiple organizations. Her previous positions include Communications Director at BAE Systems, Corporate Communications Manager at Atlantic Union Bank, and Public Relations Senior Media Specialist at CarMax. She also participated in the Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders fellowship at the Center for a New American Security.
Education and Expertise
Claire Powell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University. She has furthered her education with an Editing Certificate from the University of Chicago and completed the International Women's Forum Executive Leadership Course at Harvard Business School. Additionally, she participated in the Women Leading Global Change program at INSEAD, enhancing her leadership capabilities.