Claire Philips

Claire Philips is an experienced professional in the arts and cultural sector, currently serving as a Grant Coordinator at Fonds Podiumkunsten since March 2018 and as a City Councillor for Gouda with GroenLinks since March 2022. Previously, Claire held various roles including Project Manager at School der Poëzie, where educational literary projects were developed, and Editor for theater and dance at CultuurBewust.nl. Claire's background also includes performance and direction, with experience as a dancer and assistant director at De Nederlandse Opera and Het Internationaal Danstheater. Claire's educational achievements include a Master of Arts in Theatre Studies from Utrecht University and extensive training in dance and political sensitivity.