Claire Taylor Hansen

Co-Director, Worker-Owner

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As Co-Director, Claire helps make sure that Big Duck is healthy and thriving. In addition to her Co-Director role, Claire acts as Big Duck’s Creative Director, leading creative work and managing the team of writers and designers on our team.

Since joining Big Duck in 2016, Claire has collaborated on dozens of major brand overhauls, capital and fundraising campaigns, and much more. In addition to client work, she enjoys speaking and facilitating conversations that spark new ways of thinking about nonprofit branding and campaigns.

Prior to joining the Big Duck team, Claire started her career working as an in-house designer at both The Public Theater and Brooklyn Botanic Garden, then worked as an independent creative director and designer for nonprofit clients including Urban Green Council, the San Francisco Botanic Garden, and Idealist. Claire is a 2007 graduate of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

When she’s not at her computer, Claire’s likely to be found exploring the streets of Toronto or on a canoe trip in the Canadian wilds with her spouse and kids.

Claire is also a member of Big Duck’s board of directors.

Insights by Claire