Clare graduated from The Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne University, with a BA in Performing Arts. She has worked as a professional Actor and Director for some of the major State theatre companies, including Melbourne Theatre Co, Queensland Theatre Co, Black Swan State theatre Co, Aspen Island Theatre Co and The Street Theatre. Clare has also performed for the Brisbane International Arts Festival and independent companies such as Marriner Group. Some of Clare’s Television credits include working with Network Ten, Seven and Nine Network. Clare has worked extensively in theatre development programs across the country for the past three decades. She has designed theatre in education programs and has worked as a tutor within the VET sector for over ten years. Clare is a trained facilitator and for the past four years has designed and delivered programs for the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and the Smith family. Clare is the co-founder of Hotel Mottainai, a social enterprise that is closely affiliated with YWCA Canberra. Clare has a BA in Performing Arts, Advanced Diploma in Yoga teacher training, holds a Cert IV in Assessment and Training and is currently completing her Masters in Counselling at the University of Canberra.