Biographical Info

Clare Hausmann Weiand has spent her career at the intersection of arts, community, and impact, from her early days as a marketing program manager at Microsoft to founding a nonprofit ballet school in Everett and leading advancement at beloved Seattle institutions like ACT Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, and the Arboretum Foundation. She’s passionate about using storytelling and data to help organizations grow their audiences, deepen relationships with supporters, and create more inclusive, vibrant cultural experiences. Whether she’s cultivating major donors, rallying community support, or reimagining how arts organizations connect with people, Clare is driven by the belief that the arts have the power to transform lives and strengthen communities.