Our powerhouse Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Delaware (PCAD), Claudine, has championed the well-being of over 40,000 children, home visitors, and foster families across the state since 2023.
Before stepping into the nonprofit world, Claudine spent 20 years serving with distinction in the New Castle County Police Department, retiring as a sergeant. Her career was anything but ordinary—she wore many hats, including patrol sergeant, family services detective, crime prevention supervisor, media coordinator, and even hostage/crisis negotiator and mediator. (Yes, she’s basically Delaware’s own action hero.)
After retiring from the force, Claudine brought her passion for justice and education to Wilmington University, where she served as a Title IX Civil Rights Investigator, Clery Compliance Coordinator, Adjunct Professor, and Constable. She later led impactful programs as Director of Programs at the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children.
Claudine holds a Juris Doctor from Delaware Law School and a Master of Science in Administration of Justice. She’s also a dedicated volunteer—serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), a statewide facilitator for the Office of the Child Advocate, and an active member of several boards and commissions, including the Del-Mar-Va Council of Boy Scouts, WOW Science, and the State of Delaware’s Child Protection Accountability Commission.
When she’s not advocating for children or leading community initiatives, Claudine enjoys life on a small farm outside Oxford, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Michael. She also has three adult sons, a gaggle of chickens, and a dog named Lincoln.