Clara is originally from Central New York State but has made Rhode Island her home since 1997. As a licensed social worker, Clara has worked for 20 years to provide home-based counseling, education, case management, and advocacy for her clients, primarily people on government insurance, families living in poverty, the elderly and individuals with disabilities. Through her work with vulnerable populations— including her 10 years volunteering in a prison book program— Clara has gained a deeper awareness of the injustices faced by her clients and marginalized communities in our state.