Claire Topalian

is a native Seattleite who has a natural propensity for fresh air, trees, mountains and water. She began skiing, hiking and backpacking with her father as a young child, an activity that turned into a deeper interest through her time as a Girl Scout and while attending Gonzaga University in Eastern Washington. A new fly angler and PR professional, Claire taps into her own experiences with fly fishing in an effort to tell stories and reach more promising female anglers.