Prior to joining Pop Up, Claire worked for ten years at the Arts Council England as a Relationship Manager, where she had several remits – Children, Young People and Learning; Literature; and Skills, Workforce and Leadership Development. She was formerly a Programme Manager at literature charity BookTrust, where she set up and ran a nationwide free books programme and family reading campaign. Claire has a background in fundraising bookselling, and teaching English to all ages and abilities in the UK and overseas. She is passionate about inclusion, representation and creative education for all.