2025 Awardee: Claire Paffenhofer

Claire Paffenhofer

Claire Paffenhofer—Senior Professional Recruiter with Human Resources—is the 2025 recipient of the RIO Outstanding Partner Award.

Claire was nominated by:

  • Jessica Trowbridge, Senior Office Administrator/HR Liaison, Office of Contracts and Grants
  • Jessica Rowell, Senior Manager, Proposal Development, Office of Contracts and Grants

What the nominatorsÌýsaid about Claire

RIO honored Claire Schlosser as the 2025 RIO Outstanding Partner Award. Claire was nominated by the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG). Since 2022, Claire has been an essential partner to the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) and RIO, supporting many successful hires. Her deep understanding of OCG’s needs, combined with her ability to streamline large applicant pools, has significantly improved our recruitment process. Claire is known for her proactive communication, professionalism, and unwavering support. She ensures hiring committees are informed and aligned, and her guidance consistently leads to strong outcomes. Trusted, dependable, and collaborative, Claire exemplifies the values of this award and continues to make a lasting impact on our team.

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