Claudia I. Macías is a longtime show host, moderator, and media personality, bringing more than a decade of experience connecting audiences, amplifying community voices, and facilitating meaningful conversations since 2016. She is also an experienced educator and school leader with more than 25 years in education, including leadership roles with KIPP and professional development work with Rice University and the University of Texas Children’s Learning Institute. 

As Assistant Director of Brain Builders, Claudia supported early relational health by helping families and caregivers understand the importance of strong, responsive relationships during the earliest years of a child’s development. Her work also includes media, marketing, community engagement, and event promotion with organizations including the National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO) and Raíces Unidas. 

Outside of her professional work, Claudia is a proud mom raising two teens, loves yoga, meaningful connections, and experiencing life to the fullest—always learning, growing, and making space for joy along the way.