Claire Krakowiak

Claire is a student earning her M.A. in theology through the Echo Program at the University of Notre Dame. She works at Holy Spirit Catholic Community in Naperville, IL in youth ministry and religious education. Originally from the great state of Michigan, she loves the outdoors and anything related to food.

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