Claudia is an International Safeguarding Specialist & Consultant with experiences working with Major Event Organisers, International Sport Federations and National Governing Bodies to develop and implement safeguarding best practices. Claudia serves as Head of Safeguarding at the Centre for Sport & Human Rights and is part of the Council of Europe pool of International Experts on Safe Sport as well as the International Safeguards for Children in Sport working group, IOC International Safe Sport Framework Core Group,  faculty member for the safeguarding in sport IOC course and UNESCO Global Safe Sport Taskforce.  

Claudia’s approach to safeguarding is rooted in two decades of dedicated service to children affected by trafficking, abuse, and exploitation. Her strategic leadership and collaboration with local governments, law enforcement, health, and education sectors have influenced critical policies and procedures on child sexual abuse and exploitation, leaving a lasting legacy. 

Claudia is also a recognised humanitarian sector expert; leading and developing support services for refugees and asylum seekers at both the UN Migration Agency (IOM) and British Red Cross where she still volunteers as a member of the Psychosocial Support Team to support people in crisis. Her passion and dedication in this field has been recognised with the Queen’s Award.