Claire was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She left "Sweet Home" to attend the University of Notre Dame, where she majored in Psychology. After graduating, she completed the postbac MEDPREP program at the University of Michigan. She then returned home to attend UABHSOM, where she realized her love for pediatrics.

Outside of medicine, Claire loves to run, read, hang out with her husband, and watch Gilmore Girls for the millionth time.