Claire Brown Lyons

Claire Brown Lyons is a seasoned leader in global business development and social responsibility, currently serving as the Global Business Development Lead for Influence at Water.org since August 2015. In this role, Claire fosters partnerships with financial institutions and NGOs to enhance water supply and sanitation financing. Additionally, Claire is the Chief Catalyst and CEO of The Partnerships Advisory, which provides strategic guidance and program development for nonprofits and businesses to advance social responsibility. Previous positions include a Senior Officer in Corporate Social Responsibility at PepsiCo, where Claire contributed to innovative community engagement initiatives, and the Founding Director of Downside Up, a pioneering nonprofit for children with developmental disabilities in Russia. Claire holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Antioch University New England and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.