Clare Leinweber
About Clare Leinweber
Clare Leinweber serves as the Executive Director of the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale University, where she focuses on co-curricular innovation education. With extensive experience at The Wharton School and a strong academic background, she is known for her ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Current Role at Yale University
Clare Leinweber serves as the Executive Director of the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale University. She has held this position since 2019, overseeing initiatives that promote innovative thinking and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. Her role involves leading program design and implementation, focusing on co-curricular innovation education.
Previous Experience at The Wharton School
Clare Leinweber has extensive experience at The Wharton School, where she held various positions over nearly two decades. She served as the Managing Director of Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship from 2015 to 2019, and as the Director of Alumni Relations, Engagement, and Programming from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she was the Senior Associate Director of Wharton Entrepreneurship from 2003 to 2013, and the Country Program Director for the Wharton Global Immersion Program from 2002 to 2010.
Educational Background
Clare Leinweber has a robust educational background. She earned a Master’s Degree in Human Development/Psychology from the University of Chicago and holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Global Health from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She also completed a Graduate Certificate in the Wharton Management Program at The Wharton School and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology with General Honors from the University of Chicago.
Expertise in Program Design and Implementation
Clare Leinweber is recognized for her expertise in co-curricular innovation education, particularly in program design and implementation. Her experience includes building consensus among diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals. This skill has been instrumental in her leadership roles, particularly in fostering entrepreneurship and human development initiatives.
International Experience
Clare Leinweber has gained international experience through various roles, including a Global Health Intern position at Karuna Trust in India in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at The Wharton School in Cape Town, South Africa, from 2011 to 2014. Her international exposure contributes to her understanding of global health and entrepreneurship.