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Global Kompass Strategies, Inc.President
Jan. 2025Greater PhiladelphiaGlobal Kompass Strategies provides strategic advisory and consulting services to corporations and governments. After a long career in government and the private sector, Claire counsels clients as a trusted advisor to Board of Directors and leadership teams on legal matters, government relations, crisis communication, healthcare issues and strategic business opportunities.
State of DelawareSecretary, Delaware Department of Human Rescources
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2025
State of DelawareSpecial Assistant to the Governor
Jul. 2021 - Jan. 2022
State of DelawareCommissioner, Department of Correction
Jul. 2019 - Jul. 2021Dover, Delaware AreaClaire DeMatteis was sworn in as the 9th Commissioner to lead the Department of Correction (DOC) on July 15, 2019, the first woman to hold the position in the Department's history. Previously, DeMatteis served as Special Assistant working with DOC's leadership team implementing a series of reforms to strengthen security, safety, officer training, recruitment and retention, prison-based programming and services and a comprehensive reentry plan.
Global Kompass Strategies, Inc.Executive Vice President, Chief Counsel
Jul. 2018 - Jun. 2019Greater Philadelphia AreaGlobal Kompass Strategies provides business development and regulatory counsel to multinational corporations. Claire counsels clients as a trusted advisor to CEOs and Boards of Directors on legal matters, government relations, crisis communication, healthcare issues and strategic business opportunities.
NemoursMember, Board of Directors
Sep. 2017Delaware and FloridaThe Nemours Foundation was created by philanthropist Alfred I. du Pont in 1936, and is dedicated to improving the health of children. The Foundation operates the Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware; the Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando's Medical City; and Nemours Children's Clinics in Delaware, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
University of DelawareAdjunct Professor
Aug. 2017 - Jan. 2025Newark, DelawareTeaching "Women in Global Perspective," Women & Gender Studies Department.
Affinity Health PlanSenior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
Aug. 2014 - Aug. 2016Greater New York City AreaRecruited as company’s first in-house General Counsel; member of Executive Leadership Team
Responsible for all legal, regulatory and compliance matters for the $1.4 billion Corporation.
Coordinate with the CEO and CFO all strategic and business development matters.
Oversee all operations for legal, compliance, Human Resources and Network Operations, with a budget of $10 million and lead a staff of 100.
Build and enhance relationships with state and federal regulators and elected officials.
Lead implementation of Affordable Care Act and regulatory infrastructure.
Affinity Health PlanVice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
Nov. 2013 - Aug. 2014Greater New York City Area
Catalina MarketingSenior Legal Advisor
Sep. 2012 - Mar. 2013
Catalina MarketingExecutive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Privacy Officer
Oct. 2008 - Sep. 2012Recruited as company’s first in-house General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Privacy Officer. Built the in-house legal infrastructure and managed network of outside counsel more strategically. Oversee all litigation, intellectual property, privacy protection, regulatory, government affairs and general corporate matters, including corporate governance and compliance issues. Performance Highlights: Drove revenue growth and repeat business by leading the charge for stricter regulatory compliance particularly in the areas of HIPAA and HITECH. Mitigated risk of patent infringement and built a more robust IP prosecution strategy. Articulated the importance of data privacy protection and introduced a clear privacy policy and a structured approach to manage potential privacy breaches. Influenced regulatory and legislative changes impacting the company by cultivating strategic relationships with members of Congress and federal agencies. Managed the due diligence of two multimillion-dollar acquisitions in the digital/mobile space.
Stradley RononPartner-in-Charge, Delaware Office
Oct. 2004 - Oct. 2008Hired/managed staff of 4 attorneys and paralegal and support staff and oversaw 5-person government affairs team. Performance Highlights: Launched Delaware office and grew client base from zero to a robust portfolio of litigation, corporate transactions, and labor/employment projects for multiple clients including Fortune 500 companies. Built tri-state government affairs in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey on federal and state regulatory and legislative matters. Consistently achieved positive outcomes for clients and became Partner after just 2 years. Developed e-Discovery guidelines and practices that saved clients tens of thousands of dollars. Handpicked to lead committee tasked with crystallizing firm’s 5-year strategic plan and advising Executive Committee. Created initiatives to optimize business synergies and improve business development.
United States SenateSenior Counsel to The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Nov. 1994 - Oct. 2004Selected directly by Senator Biden to serve on his senior staff. Solved constituent issues pertaining to Social Security, military matters, Veterans’ affairs, Medicare, Medicaid, immigration, and other matters. Drafted legislation and built coalitions involving enactment and implementation of laws. Coordinated Senator Biden’s activities among Delaware, the Judiciary Committee, and the Foreign Relations Committee. Professional Highlights: Part of senior team that built strategy to overcame Constitutional challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court on civil protections enacted in Crime Law and Violence Against Women Act. Part of senior team that established Senator Biden as the foremost leader in the Senate in key areas including constitutional issues, women’s rights, and law enforcement matters. Part of senior team that guided campaign strategy to facilitate Senator Biden’s reelection by wide margins.
U.S. House of RepresentativesPress Spokesperson and Legislative Assistant to Congressman Michael N. Castle
Jan. 1993 - Nov. 1994Washington D.C. Metro Area
State of DelawareLegal Assistant to Governor Michael N. Castle
Apr. 1992 - Jan. 1993Dover, Delaware Area
CBS News Affiliate (WBOC-TV)Broadcast Journalist
Nov. 1987 - Apr. 1992Held several roles including Anchor, Legislative Reporter, Assistant Producer, Writer and Assignment Editor for CBS affiliates based in Delaware and Washington D.C.
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