Claudia Abrantes

PR & Social Media Specialist

Claudia Abrantes has worked closely with nonprofit organizations throughout her college career; she thrives in an environment where she can help others, raise awareness, and express her creativity.  Working with The Lesniak Institute has encouraged her love for design, promoting change, and working with others who share the same passions. 

Her passion for change started at a young age when she began to notice the gender inequity in society.  The language used and characteristics assigned towards her were not the same towards boys her age.  It is what drove her to attend an all girls high school, Mother Seton Regional, in Clark, NJ.  As it was all girls, there would be no disparity in treatment unless by her own merit.  There she developed her voice, her public speaking skills, and her drive to make a difference.

Claudia then moved onto Kean University where she pursued her bachelors degree in Communication. There she specialized in Public Relations and studied a minor in American Sign Language. Within her minor she learned about a multitude of legal, legislative, and personal resources for the Deaf community from Deaf advocates. She was inspired once again to lessen the disparity between people who were minimized by our society. She began helping others on campus through her position as an Academic Specialist, giving them the extra support and practice they need to succeed. 

Claudia remains outspoken for mental health in every aspect of life as well as gender discrimination within the workforce and healthcare. Her love for cultivating a healthy, sustainable environment for all drives her to continue her personal advocacy journey.  She is dedicated to promoting The Lesniak Institute’s mission for advocacy through her excitement, passion, and creativity. 


The Lesniak Institute for American Leadership is exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualifies for maximum charitable contribution permitted by law. Our Federal Identification Number is 83-3629808.