ClaireMcCarthy

Claire McCarthy is editor-in-chief of Northshore Magazine, a 6x/yearglossy regional magazine covering Essex County. She began herjournalism education as a women's studies major at U.Mass Amherst inthe late '70s graduating with an individual concentration degree in"women and the media."

Claire earned her master's degree in broadcast journalism fromBoston University in 1983. Her media career includes both on-air andbehind-the-camera broadcasting, producing an award-winning short film,and reporting news for radio and print organizations including -- manymoons ago -- the local outlets WCCM and Haverhill Gazette. She wasstaff writer for the national lifestyle magazine The Robb Report andfreelance credits include The Boston Herald, People Magazine, and NewYork Post. Currently she is an occasional correspondent for NECN's TVDiner and The Boston Globe.

Claire's passions include travel, dining, and wine tasting and she'dlove to find her life partner (hint!) to share those hobbies with. Shehas served on boards of several Merrimack Valley organizations,including the YMCA, Samaritans, and the Lawrence Rotary Club. Clairehas acted, modeled, and has done standup comedy. Over the years theNorth Andover native has adventured on an African safari, lived inMontana, survived a week-long Outward Bound adventure and even jumpedout of a plane once but needed crutches after landing imperfectly.

She is very excited about being involved with the wonderful Esperanza girls!