Claudia Close

Claudia Close has a diverse work experience in communications and athletics. Claudia has served as the Assistant Director of Communications at the Atlantic Coast Conference since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at Davidson College from 2021 to 2022, where they were responsible for media relations and social media engagement for various sports teams. Claudia also has experience as an Editorial Assistant at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and as a Bartender at McGee's Tavern and Grille. Additionally, Claudia has worked in academic advising and tutoring at DePaul University Athletics and has held communications roles at DePaul University Athletics and The University of Kansas. Claudia has demonstrated skills in social media management, content creation, and graphic design.

Claudia Close completed their education in a chronological order. In 2014, they attended the University of San Diego and studied Communications for one year. Claudia then moved on to the University of Kansas, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism, News & Information, and Sport Management from 2015 to 2018. Following their undergraduate studies, Claudia enrolled at DePaul University in 2018 and obtained a Master of Arts degree in Public Relations and Advertising in 2020.