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Clarisse Benson supports the director of grant programs and the internal grants team in areas of grants management, including documentation, review, decision-making, notification and tracking of outcomes.

Prior to joining WRF, Ms. Benson served as finance and operations coordinator at ArtsFund. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music performance as well as a certificate in advanced music studies from Carnegie Mellon University. Outside of WRF, Ms. Benson also manages the West Seattle Community Orchestras, a nonprofit organization that provides musical opportunities for people of all ages.