Claire Shipp

Claire Shipp is American Farmland Trust’s Midwest Policy Manager, where she works with policymakers, agricultural professionals, and conservation organizations to advance policies that protect farmland, promote soil health, and address climate change. Before joining AFT, Claire worked for the Association for Renewable Energy & Clean Technology in the UK, providing technical support to members in the composting and anaerobic digestion industries and engaging with policymakers on regulatory reforms. She holds an MSc in Nature, Society, and Environmental Governance from the University of Oxford, as well as an MS in Applied Agriculture Economics and a BS in Agribusiness Management from the University of Missouri. Her research has focused on the connections between agricultural economics, environmental policy, and social justice. While at the University of Missouri, Claire served as Executive Director of the Associated Students of the University of Missouri (ASUM), where she combined community advocacy and evidence-based policy solutions to drive meaningful improvements in Missouri’s higher education system. She received the Truman Scholarship in 2021 for her work with ASUM. Originally from a small town in Missouri, Claire enjoys hosting dinner parties, crafting, photography, and traveling in her free time.