Understanding the wealth of publicly available data can be both exciting and overwhelming. But plenty of people are eager to try. More than 150 neighborhood organizers, nonprofit leaders, local government staff, academics, and interested citizens...
Claire is a social research specialist at the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute. Claire’s primary focus at the institute is the Indicators Data Partners and Regional Database. In this capacity, she is involved with multiple client-based research initiatives and needs assessments for various organizations in the Charlotte community. Her responsibilities include project design and management, data collection and review, report writing and review, client relations, and graduate student supervision.
Claire earned a bachelor’s degree in geography with a concentration in environmental science from Villanova University (Villanova, Pa.) in 2008. She is working on her master’s degree in geography from UNC Charlotte.
Demography, mismatch of social well-being resources and health related data
MOST RECENT POSTINGS
Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 13:00
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 153,015 individuals who worked in Mecklenburg County commuted from another county in the Charlotte MSA – among the highest number of county-to-county commuters in the U.S.
When deciding...
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 10:09
Not in my neighborhood. That is what many people think when they hear about child abuse and human trafficking. In reality, these crimes occur in neighborhoods across the nation, and Charlotte is no...
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 08:37
Public health is something every community strives for. In our region, Gaston County is no exception. Gaston County has recently experienced a reduction in the percent of adults who are obese by raising awareness of the importance of...
Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 13:56
Over the past decade, Gaston County has experienced a decline in the crime rate, helping to create a safer community for residents and visitors alike. This is good news for a county that encompasses one of the largest populations in the...
Monday, April 30, 2012 - 13:13
This presentation was given at the 2012 Women's Summit, during interactive, hands-on sessions on how to use the Wonmen's Summit Indicator Partner website. The presentation includes an introduction to the UNC Charlotte Urban...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 10:03
In Mecklenburg County, women are appointed to city and county boards at the same rate that they are applying. If more women run for board positions, more are likely to be appointed, and it takes just three women on a board to really...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 16:27
Last week, hundreds were on hand to discuss education and alternative ways to teach our children at TEDxCharlotteED, an event highlighting innovative partnerships that are strengthening the community and enriching the lives of students in the...
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:04
Children without hope can be found in every community. Father Greg Boyle has been working on this issue for decades through Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles. He spoke in Charlotte this week about Homeboy, which is recognized...
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 12:16
In September 2009, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont commissioned the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute to assess the need for a workforce development program for youth in the community and recommend any changes that should be made to put...
