Clara Bonzi Teixeira

Research Analyst

Clara provides research and analytical recommendations to drive social and environmental justice initiatives. She joined HR&A as a Summer Intern in 2024 and has since transitioned to a Research Analyst role.

Prior to joining HR&A, Clara most recently completed a virtual internship with the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon’s Political/Economic Section, where she tracked political, social, and economic developments that align with U.S. foreign policy objectives. She provided insights and guidance for the Embassy team through research on topics such as climate initiatives, foreign investment, and policy compliance with international and EU regulations.

Previously, Clara served as an Implementation Science Fellow at Family Health International 360 in Durham, NC, where she supported the research utilization team on two public health projects. Clara also worked as a Geoprocessing Intern at Itaipu Binacional Hydroelectric Dam in Brazil, where she researched the social and health impacts of the local wastewater management program and engaged with the community through various outreach initiatives. Alongside her experience as a Research Assistant working on maternal health community programs at the Duke University Center for Child and Family Policy, Clara has developed knowledge and interest in measuring environmental and health outcomes in a policy context.

As an undergraduate, Clara conducted long-term research as a part of a team studying disparities in voter access among key demographic groups. She analyzed state electoral policies against Census data to observe the effects of specific initiatives on voter access among marginalized groups.

Clara graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies in May 2024. She is proficient in Portuguese and French.