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Claire Baralt is director of strategy and planning for the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute, which speeds the translation of scientific discoveries into better health. A communications strategist with more than 15 years of experience spanning the nonprofit, philanthropic and academic sectors, Claire is passionate about inspiring action, expanding collaboration and engaging stakeholders to enhance community health and quality of life. Prior to joining the UF CTSI in 2011, Claire served for 11 years as the communications officer and an elected officer of the board for the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation in New York City. Before that, Claire worked in the White House Social Office in Washington, DC. Claire holds a master’s degree in strategic communications from Columbia University and bachelor’s degrees from UF in magazine journalism and advertising.