Claire Pywell
About Claire Pywell
Claire Pywell serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Municipality of Anchorage since 2020, bringing extensive experience in communications and public leadership from her previous roles in various organizations.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Claire Pywell has served as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Municipality of Anchorage since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the administration's strategic initiatives and supports the Mayor's office in various capacities. Her position involves collaborating with different departments to enhance city operations and address community needs in Anchorage, Alaska.
Previous Experience in Communications
Before her current role, Claire Pywell worked at Strategies 360 as the Communications Director from 2016 to 2018. She also held the position of Communications Manager at the same organization from 2015 to 2016. In these roles, she focused on developing communication strategies and managing public relations efforts in the Anchorage area.
Educational Background
Claire Pywell studied at the University of Maryland College Park, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Politics and Policy from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she attended the University of Canterbury, where she studied Environmental Science, achieving a Bachelor of Science in 2010.
Experience in Non-Profit Sector
Claire Pywell has significant experience in the non-profit sector. She worked at the National Parks Conservation Association as an Author for the 'Citizen's Guide to Gas Permitting in Alaska' from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she was a Founding Team Member at the Center for Philanthropy and Non-Profit Leadership at the University of Maryland from 2011 to 2012.
Internship and Early Career
Earlier in her career, Claire Pywell gained valuable experience through various internships. She served as an Executive Intern at the National Parks Conservation Association from 2011 to 2012 and as a Practice Management and New Accounts Intern at Commonwealth Financial Network from 2007 to 2008. These roles provided her with foundational skills in management and communication.