Claire Novak

Claire Novak's work experience includes roles such as an Undergraduate Researcher at Riggs Lab starting in 2022, a Volunteer at the Virginia Institute of Autism in 2021, and a Wellness/Diversity/Inclusion Co-Chair at Rodman Council in 2021. Claire also served as the Vice President of IfYoureReadingThis.org in 2021. Prior to these positions, Claire was the Director of The Wellness Trail from 2019 to 2023, where they developed a wellness curriculum, collaborated with the Arizona Department of Education, and advocated for student mental health and wellness. Additionally, Claire worked as a Consultant for the UVA Study Abroad Program at Roots of Malmö in 2023 and as an Undergraduate Researcher at Mind Music Machine Lab in 2022. Claire founded and served as the Director of Project Peer-to-Peer from 2020 to 2022, and was involved in various roles at GOALS from 2015 to 2021, including Program Director, Team Leader, and Volunteer. Claire also briefly held a role at Circles for Conscious Change as part of the Oregon Academy for Inner Leadership in 2022.

Claire Novak earned their High School Diploma from Arizona School for the Arts in 2021. Claire is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia, expected to be completed in 2025. Additionally, they are also pursuing a Minor in Social Entrepreneurship from UVA McIntire School of Commerce. Claire has obtained a certification in Teaching Mindfulness 1 Course from Mindfulness First in 2021.