About Claire
csoard@christchurchcathedral.org
Claire Soard grew up in Arlington, Texas with her family. Being connected to a Christian community has always been a central part of her life. Claire attended Baylor University where she studied Social Work.
(Sic ‘Em, Bears!) Licensed as a Social Worker since 2004, she brings years of experience working with
faith and community-based organizations, including a residential group home, community center, and
churches. During the last eight years, Claire has spent time particularly focused on issues around trauma and suffering, as well as the foster care and adoption systems. She has served in volunteer and staff ministry positions in three Episcopal Churches in the Diocese of Texas. Claire has also been a collaborator with the Episcopal Health Foundation’s Congregational Engagement team since 2017.
Claire is married to The Rev. John Soard, and shares four beautiful, energetic children ages 9 to 13 with him, along with their dog who lives for the few cold days in Houston and a hamster who begs for sunflower seeds daily. Claire loves to run, read fantasy and science fiction, and drink iced coffee.