Klarese brings to Berkeley Executive Education over 8 years of experience in Higher Education, focused primarily on work combining leadership, strategy, communication, and administrative organization. With a BA in Organizational Communication, a M.Ed in Counseling and Educational Leadership in College Student Affairs, and ongoing professional development that crosses industries, Klarese is passionate about creating operational effectiveness that keeps people centered, embracing dichotomies, managing transitions smoothly, and highlighting that deep learning is an experiential and communal process.
When not working, Klarese enjoys falling further in love with California through all the amazing people, foods, drinks, and hiking trails it has to offer. She also loves to travel whenever possible, clean and organize homes, take classes, and find any opportunity to dance, listen to live music, or be inspired by art of any kind.