BioClare Peeters, MBAExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerClare Peeters is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The New York Academy of Sciences, where she oversees the organization’s financial operations and reporting, as well as spearheads business development initiatives. Prior to joining the Academy, Clare served as Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance at The Jewish Theological Seminary. Her expertise further extended to corporate development and Chief Operating Officer roles at Axel Johnson, Inc., a family-owned investment company with a diverse portfolio of businesses. Clare graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors in Economics from Harvard University and holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Clare Peeters’ combination of strategic vision, operational expertise, and financial acumen makes her a vital asset to The New York Academy of Sciences, driving its mission forward with excellence and innovation.