Her background is Chemistry and Information Management and she has worked in that capacity for a multinational corporation and NASA.

She owned Gisselle, her brown beardie girl, a certified Therapy Dog. Together they worked to raise funds for rescue and health organizations through several boutiques that also raise awareness for the various causes.  Clara also owns Zuleika (photo), a Grand Champion and also certified Therapy Dog, and Lizel a black girl, her first.

She has produced a children’s book featuring Gisselle and her photography.

Clara has several online Boutiques the proceeds from which are all donated to BeaCon, she also runs the BeaCon Auctions.

She has been a member of the BCCA since 1999 and the GLBCC. Has also served as Board member in other organization such as the Midland Artists Guild where she has been recognized for her photography accomplishments.