Claudia Hernandez was CLASP’s communications manager, and brought years of experience in non-profit communications, spanning issues across reproductive justice, immigration, and climate policy, to the role.

Claudia formerly served as a communications associate at an international organization focused on energy efficiency policy, where she supported the dissemination of policy insights, research, and tools across international outlets. Prior to this, she was a part of the communications team at the Center for Global Energy Policy in New York City.

Claudia earned a B.A. in Sociology from Scripps College in Claremont, California, and an M.A. in Sociology from the Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. While a student, she volunteered with Los Angeles Planned Parenthood to lead a local Generation Action chapter and was a fellow of the Scripps Humanities Institute. Claudia has presented her research at several conferences, including the Popular Culture Association & American Culture Association National Conference.