Claire Richer
About Claire Richer
Claire Richer serves as the Director of Offshore Wind at the American Clean Power Association, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in federal affairs and legislative roles, including previous positions at the United States Senate and the American Clean Power Association.
Current Role in Offshore Wind
Claire Richer serves as the Director of Offshore Wind at the American Clean Power Association (ACP) since 2022. In this role, she focuses on advancing offshore wind initiatives and policies that promote clean energy development. Her position involves strategic planning and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the offshore wind sector in the United States.
Previous Experience at American Clean Power Association
Prior to her current role, Claire Richer held the position of Federal Affairs Director at the American Clean Power Association from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she worked on federal policy issues related to clean energy and played a significant role in advocating for legislative measures that support renewable energy development.
Legislative Experience in the United States Senate
Claire Richer has extensive experience in the United States Senate. She worked as a Legislative Aide for Senator Edward J. Markey from 2019 to 2020, where she assisted in legislative tasks and policy development. Additionally, she served as a Legislative Correspondent and Mail Manager for Senator Markey from 2017 to 2019, and as a Staff Assistant from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she interned for Senator Amy Klobuchar in 2016.
Educational Background
Claire Richer earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environmental Analysis and Policy and International Relations from Boston University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she participated in a summer study abroad program at the School for Field Studies in Bhutan in 2014, focusing on Forestry and Rural Livelihoods.