Paige Claassen

Paige Claassen is a seasoned athlete and executive director with extensive experience in the climbing and outdoor sports industry. Since 2006, Paige has been associated with La Sportiva as an athlete and has also been an athlete for New England Ropes, Corp since 2008. Additional athletic roles have included positions with CAMP USA until May 2018, Smith Optics (2013-2016), The North Face (2015), and Marmot Mountain (2008-2014). In 2016, Paige took on the role of Executive Director at Southern Africa Education Fund. Paige also created Lead Now, a global initiative aimed at inspiring individuals through rock climbing, emphasizing the empowerment of women in the sport. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Colorado Boulder, where Paige also worked as a student assistant in the Leeds CESR Office from August 2011 to May 2012.