Claire Cortland is a rising senior at Boston College majoring in Psychology and minoring in International Studies. Originally from Farmington, Connecticut, Claire is passionate about youth leadership, community engagement, and creating environments where students can collaborate, think critically, and grow. At Boston College, she has volunteered with Women’s Lunch Place through the PULSE service-learning program and studied abroad at Universidad Pontificia de Comillas in Madrid, Spain. Claire is also a member of the Boston College Women’s Club Water Polo team. She is excited to support students as they develop leadership skills and global perspectives through the Summer Institute.