Essie is the Director of Partnerships for Clarus R+D. Essie studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Dayton but quickly realized her talents were better utilized in more relational roles. Essie has a passion for people and is especially inspired by entrepreneurs and their zeal for positive change. With Clarus R+D, she’s feeding her passion by studying innovative businesses to help fund their growth and increase their impact. Essie’s sales and partnership experience range from medical devices to professional services and software startups. She believes deeply that strategic alliances with strong partners who seek to create meaningful value for clients are the key to shared success.