Claire Condon

Claire Condon, a recent alumna of Saint Mary's College, is navigating the post-graduate waters in suburban Chicago where she works as a PR and Marketing Consultant at Benet Academy in Lisle. Compassion and creativity feed her soul, while family and friends keep her laughing along the way.

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