At Rensselaer, we are proud to recognize the student-athletes who are members of the Class of 2020. We thank them for their hard work, dedication and tremendous efforts in representing the Institute in a first-class manner academically and athletically. We wish them well in all their futures. 

While at Rensselaer:
Forward ... Played 18 games with Engineers after transferring to Rensselaer ... Played 115 career games with eight goals and 15 assists ... One assist in 2019-20 (vs. Clarkson) ... Management graduate major.

Favorite sports memory during career?
"Being able to put on an RPI jersey for the first time and play against Brock University at the home opener this season." - April 2020

What makes Rensselaer so special?
"The faculty, students, teammates and fellow athletes have been very welcoming and made me feel right at home. The challenging academic environment has led me to learn and grow in many ways. The connections and friendships I have made throughout my short time at RPI are things I will cherish forever." - April 2020

What are your post-graduation plans?
"Return to finish my MBA in the fall." - April 2020

From the coaching staff:
"Claudia was able to make an immediate impact on our program in just one year. It's never easy transferring to a new program, but she fit in immediately with our values and her new teammates. I loved the edge Claudia played with. Her competitive nature and team-first attitude earned the respect of her teammates from day 1 on campus. I wish I had the opportunity to coach her for all four years, but I am grateful for the one year we had. Always there for her teammates, she found a role as a two-way player who could contribute at both ends of the ice. Even though her college career ended prematurely with shoulder surgery, Claudia continued to be a leader in our locker room and find ways to positively impact her teammates. I am most proud that Claudia will graduate from RPI with her MBA. Her future is bright and she will always be an Engineer." - March 2020 

What others say:
"Gives her heart and soul into everything she does." - March 2020

"She was driven to win and never lost faith in her teammates. She was a positive energy in the locker room." - April 2020

"Claudia was only on the team as long as I was, but instantly she was a leader and a friend to everybody. Her heart and passion for the game showed through her play, and rubbed off on everybody else. She was a friend to everybody, and despite her career being cut short, she continued to support the team emotionally on and off the ice. Claudia had a major impact on my first year of college hockey, for she was such a great friend and teammate to me, and I am forever thankful for that." - April 2020

"Claudia would bring people together and have the most fun! Always bringing a smile to everyone's face." - April 2020

"Claudia is one of the nicest, most passionate and endearing people I have ever met. She has shown me that even in the toughest moments, the moments that seem like they can't possibly get better, that it is possible with a focused attitude and every ounce of effort you can give. I can't wait to see Claudia's success in the future!" - April 2020

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