Claire Smizer

Claire Smizer is an experienced education and EdTech consultant, currently serving as the Owner of Smizer Consulting and a Facilitator at Forum. Claire previously held the position of Director of Operations at NextWave STEM, where responsibilities included managing a team of 21, developing crisis management strategies, and overseeing client relationships for 175 accounts. Prior roles include Director of User Experience and Associate Director of Curriculum at NeuroMaker STEM, where Claire led product development, managed extensive curriculum projects, and built partnerships. Claire's expertise is further supported by experience as a Customer Success Manager at PowerSchool and an Interim Lead Trainer at Illuminate Education, along with a solid foundation in teaching across various school districts. Educational credentials include a B.A. in Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Master's in Instruction and Curriculum from CSU Fresno.