Meet Claire
Claire is a seasoned professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in commercial real estate development.
Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a minor in Real Estate from St. Cloud State University
Associates of Applied Sciences in Architectural Construction Technology from St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Masters of Design Studies in Historic Preservation from the Boston Architectural College
Claire began her career in real estate in 2007 and over past decade she has specialized in commercial real estate development, specifically affordable housing. She has led or supported teams in the creation of over 1300 housing units nationwide. Claire is an active volunteer within the industry, serving on committees and comissions throughout her career.
WIREDUP (Women in Real Estate Development & Urban Planning)
WAHN (Women’s Affordable Housing Network - Minnesota Chapter)
ULI MN (Urban Land Institute - Minnesota Chapter)
Served six years on the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission
In 2024, Claire launched Doyenne Development, seeking to utilize her unique experience and development approach to catalyze place-based investment in direct partnership with communities. She chose the name “Doyenne” as an acknowledgement of the underrepresentation of female-led firms in the real estate industry and the distinct value that female leadership brings to development projects.
Claire’s passion lies within creative placemaking that takes a community-first approach. This is underscored by a fundamental belief that thoughtful development will result in above average returns for investors and long-term value for communities. She specializes in leveraging partnerships to create real estate solutions that achieve both public policy goals and investment returns.
Claire lives in Minneapolis with her seven-year-old rescue dog, Beaudry. She is an avid live-music fan, loves to host gatherings for her friends and family and regularly practices her creative skills in various types of handcrafting such as crocheting, toy-making, writing and sketching.
