Market President
Regence BlueShield
As the Washington market president, Claire is responsible for creating a strategic vision for Regence in Washington that is grounded in partnerships, collaboration, health equity and growth. She directs the statewide operations of Regence, including sales, provider contracting, government affairs, and community relations. Regence serves over 2.1 million members.
Claire brings her strategic vision and transformational leadership to Washington. During more than two decades in the industry, Claire has a record of leading innovative solutions and has been on the cutting edge of new members and employer advocacy models. Her critical thinking, relationship building, and advocacy bridges her passion and commitment to improving health equity.
Claire has a deep understanding of how to transform the health care experience and has engaged local, regional and national efforts to reduce health disparities and improve health engagement.Before coming to Regence, she was presient and CEO of a national health plan in the Pacific Northwest. In addition, she served as a national leader on developing and implementing innovative consumer engagement solutions that resulted in increased engagement, simplicity, satisfaction and outcomes for members as they progress through their health journey.
Claire received her bachelor's degree in Communications and Leadership from St. Catherine University. She has a long history of board service for Northwest nonprofits, including Northwest Center, All Hands Raised, and the American Heart Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington. She was also a founder of Daring Women, a Seattle Business Magazine program featuring trailblazing women executives. She was most recently named a 2021 Women of Influence in Washington.
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