Ana Claudio

National & International Outreach Program Manager, Center for Women Veterans
Office of the Secretary

Ana Claudio serves as the National and International Outreach Manager to the Executive Director for the Center for Women Veterans to develop the Center’s outreach efforts across the Department of Veterans Affairs and other Federal, state, and local officials. In addition, she ensures all outreach activities are consistent with the Department of Veterans Affairs goals and Congressional legislation and assists in providing responses to inquiries from Congress, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the general public for women Veterans. She completed a successful career in the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer as a Cryptologic Technician Administrative and Yeoman providing administrative and leadership guidance to U.S. Navy enlisted Sailors and Officers. Her 20 plus years of service earned her the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Global War on Terrorism Medal and various campaign medals and awards.

Prior to assuming her position with the Center for Women Veterans, Ms. Claudio served as the Executive Assistant to the Director Acquisition Talent Management for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development and Acquisition.

Ms. Claudio has one daughter Ms. Naia Smith majoring in Forensic Science at Pennsylvania State University.

Ms. Claudio earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Associates of Arts in General Studies from Columbia College Missouri.