Meet Dr. Claire Oliveros

Hello! Thanks for visiting my website. I’m Claire, an innovative executive leadership coach, consultant, and equity-centered practitioner who believes that transformation is always possible—no matter your age, background, or title.

For nearly 30 years, I worked in higher education, including serving as a community college president. I know what it’s like to lead in complex systems, carry the weight of high-stakes decisions, and try to create change that truly matters. I also know what it means to lose clarity, feel stuck, or ask yourself, “What’s next?”

That’s why I now help other leaders—especially women of color professionals, and mission-driven changemakers—reclaim their voice, vision, and power. Through personalized coaching and consulting, I guide people through transition, growth, and transformation so they can lead with authenticity and impact.

My journey as a first-generation college graduate, Filipina American, and mother after 40 has taught me this: there is always time to begin again. You don’t have to choose between purpose and success. You can have both—and I’d be honored to help you get there.

What People Are Saying

"I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Dr. Claire Oliveros for over 20 years. Throughout her career, Claire has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and educational opportunity. She is a visionary leader whose work consistently centers the needs of diverse, underserved, and first-generation students—not only in policy and practice but also through community-based initiatives that tackle systemic barriers. Claire leads with courage, humility, warmth, and purpose."

Maileen Hamto, She/They/Siya, EdD, MS, MBA Principal and Founder, Lead Equity Consulting

"Dr Claire Oliveros has proven over the course of her career and life that she is grounded in values that prioritize people over profits. Her persistence in pursuing equity and justice in her various roles in academia have left a lasting impact, and will only go further as she takes her wisdom and experience directly to the community."

Paloma Concordia, She/Her Founder PapaLoDown Agency