Our Staff

Claire Anderson joined Innovations in Aging Collaborative as executive director in 2015 after working as the executive director of the Senior Resource Council. Claire holds a BA in communication studies with minors in music and french from Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, MN, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Recently, Claire obtained a Professional Advancement Certificate in Gerontology from UCCS. In addition to her position on the Senior Resource Council, Claire has also served as residence hall director at Central College, in Pella, Iowa, program coordinator for Opera Theatre of the Rockies, and as executive director of the El Paso County Bar Association. She has also served on numerous local boards and committees and is a graduate of Leadership Pikes Peak’s Leadership NOW! program. She was recently nominated for the Leadership Pikes Peak Emerging Community Leader Award and named a 2015 Rising Star by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. Claire is a licensed Zumba instructor and enjoys working out, coffee, and learning to cook. She is an active vocalist and performer at The Broadmoor Hotel and with Opera Theatre of the Rockies. A Colorado Springs native, Claire has strong ties to the community.