Claire Hayward is an accomplished planning professional with extensive experience in strategic planning and policy development across various government bodies. Currently serving as Principal Strategic Planner at Moreton Bay Regional Council since January 2022, Claire's previous roles include Principal Planner at the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning and Principal Project Officer at the Office of the Coordinator-General. Claire has a solid track record of managing major planning projects, including the Southport Priority Development Area and has worked with multiple councils to prepare land use plans and development schemes. Claire's educational background includes a Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning from The University of Queensland.