Claire Elizabeth Stiles has a passion for combating online harassment and gender-based violence, especially as they impact women in politics and global affairs. Her work centres on creating safer, more inclusive spaces where women’s voices can be heard and their leadership recognized—breaking down systemic barriers and driving meaningful change.

Her professional experience includes critical roles on political campaigns at both the federal and provincial level, as well as strategy work in the non-profit sector.

In spring 2024, Claire collaborated with an all-women team at the University of Guelph to launch the Guelph International Conflict Observatory (GICO)—the university’s first student-led club focused solely on international affairs and gender justice.

She is also the President of the University's International Development Society (IDSOC) and contributes to national and international-level efforts to prevent gender-based violence through her work with the Canadian Femicide Observatory and the Femicide Watch Platform.

Claire is currently pursuing a dual degree in political science and international development at the University of Guelph, with a focus on the gendered experiences of violence and structural inequality, particularly at the intersection of online harassment, femicide, and global patterns of gender-based violence.

Outside of her professional career, Claire is an avid backpacker who finds joy and inspiration in travelling the world and broadening her understanding of diverse cultures and political landscapes.