
“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other and to feel. That is the purpose of life.”
Claire Stiles (she/her/elle) is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment in politics and global affairs. She is dedicated to creating opportunities and breaking down barriers for women around the world.
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 the spring of 2024, Claire worked with other students at the University of Guelph to launch the Guelph International Conflict Observatory (GICO), the first campus club dedicated exclusively to analyzing international affairs. She currently serves as the organization’s treasurer.
She is also the President of the International Development Society (IDSOC).
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.
Claire is currently a student at the University of Guelph, where she is in the process of completing a double degree in political science and international development.