Claire Newby is the Program Manager for  the Prescription for Play program, funded by The LEGO Foundation and in collaboration with The LEGO Group, to address the mental health needs of young children. Claire graduated summa cum laude from DePaul University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in 2020, and went on to receive a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health from the University of Minnesota in 2022. Prior to joining the team at Weitzman, Claire has experience working in public health and healthcare in a multitude of capacities, including roles such as a collegiate peer health educator, mental health advocate for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, an Autism services paraprofessional for preschool and school aged children, and a services coordinator for students in recovery from substance use disorders. Claire’s interests lie in health equity and access, and she is proud to use her role as a Program Manager to reduce health disparities, improve mental health in children, and encourage best practices among providers.