Claire Hapke

Claire Hapke

Claire Hapke is chair of the board for the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice, and an adjunct professor at New York University. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston University, as well as a master’s degree and doctorate of psychology from Alliant International University Los Angeles.

Listen, Empower and Commit: Uplifting a Neighborhood to Create a Sustainable Economy

In areas nationwide, there are barriers to economic development that need to be met with community engagement and solutions. Transportation, child care, business development, job creation, healthcare — they’re all connected and necessary to create a sustainable neighborhood economy and a thriving community.