Claire Holleman joined Close Concerns in 2021 after graduating from Amherst College with a degree in Economics. Holleman is a guest writer for diaTribe Learn. 

Claire Holleman joined Close Concerns in 2021 after graduating from Amherst College with a degree in Economics. As a senior, Claire completed an honors thesis looking at the impact of school-based health centers on education outcomes for underserved students. Claire also spent a summer at Boston Children’s Hospital conducting clinical research on the relationship between socioeconomic status and congenital heart disease. At Amherst, Claire was a four-year member of the women’s crew team and the captain of the club ski team. In her free time, Claire loves to be outside! Skiing, biking, and running are among her favorites, and she also immensely enjoys reading, eating ice cream, and exploring new places!