Houston Grand Opera
Claire Padien-Havens currently serves as the Director of Strategic Projects & Initiatives at Houston Grand Opera since April 2023. Prior to this role, Claire was the Managing Director of Institutional Strategy & Advancement at Opera San José from August 2019 to May 2023. Claire's experience includes serving as the General Director's Associate at San Francisco Opera from October 2011 to May 2019, where responsibilities included acting as Chief of Staff and liaising with the Board of Directors. Earlier professional experience includes the role of Senior Grant Writer at THE ARC OF BLACKSTONE VALLEY and Tenant and Board Relations Assistant at Independence Square Foundation. Claire holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from New York University and received education from Dana Hall School.
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Since its inception in 1955, Houston Grand Opera has grown from a small regional organization into an internationally renowned opera company. HGO enjoys a reputation for commissioning and producing new works, including 61 world premieres and seven American premieres since 1973. In addition to producing and performing world-class opera, HGO contributes to the cultural enrichment of Houston and the nation through a diverse and innovative program of performances, community events, and education projects that reaches the widest possible public. HGO has toured extensively, including trips to Europe and Asia, and has won a Tony, two Grammy awards, and two Emmy awards—the only opera company to have won all three honors.