Claire Diaz-Ortiz

Claire Diaz-Ortiz is an award-winning author, speaker, and social media pioneer. She is the founder of The Diaz Group, a consulting firm that works with companies, organizations, and individuals to maximize their presence on social media. She is also the author of nine books, including Twitter for Good and The Twitter Guidebook.

Claire was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up in the Bay Area. She attended the University of California at Berkeley, where she received a degree in Social Sciences. After college, she went on to work in technology and philanthropy, eventually leading her to become a consultant and speaker in social media and digital strategy.

She is an expert in social media, having served as a senior strategist for Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google Plus. She is a sought-after speaker who has presented at TEDx, SXSW, and the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. She is also the founder of the #140Conf and the Twitter4Good Awards.

Claire is passionate about using social media for good and has been involved in several initiatives to improve the world. She has worked with the United Nations Foundation, the World Bank, and the Skoll Foundation, among other organizations. She is also a strong advocate for women's rights and has been featured in several documentaries and media outlets.

Claire is an active philanthropist and serves on the board of several non-profit organizations. She is a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post and Fast Company and was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and three children.

Claire is an active social media community member andt conferences and workshops. She is a co-founder of the Social Good Summit and has been featured in several publications,, including Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. She also serves on the board of advisors for the Social Media Club, the world’s largest network of social media professionals.

Claire is an avid traveler and has visited over 60 countries. She is an enthusiastic advocate for social entrepreneurship and has spoken at several events about the power of social media for social change. She is also the co-founder of the Social Media for Social Good Summit, an annual conference focused on using social media for social good.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Claire is passionate about giving back to her community. She is a founding board member of the San Francisco Girls Chorus and a board member of the San Francisco Education Fund. She is also a mentor for several local organizations and works with women’s organizations to empower female leaders.