Clare Blessen is an accomplished data scientist currently working at Spotify as a Data Scientist II since September 2023. Previously, Clare served as Senior Director of Data Analytics at nate from June 2020 to August 2023, where responsibilities included owning analytics and data products and utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data to shape business strategy. Clare's earlier experience at nate as Director of Data Analytics involved building the data platform and analytics stack from inception. Prior roles at PwC included Associate, focusing on the development of proprietary data products for an S&P 100 corporation, and Private Company Services Assurance Intern. Clare holds a Master of Science in Accounting from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Finance, also from Tulane University, along with education from the Flatiron School and Universidad Pontificia Comillas.