Claire Babin
Claire Babin is a Master of Management in Energy candidate at Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business, specializing in Entrepreneurship, with an expected graduation in December 2026. She currently serves as a Market Research Analyst and Entrepreneurial Lead for Dr. Escarra’s solar technology initiatives at Tulane University. Additionally, she works as a Junior Associate and AI/Energy Specialist at Callais Capital, where she develops Python-based NLP tools and integrates LLM models to automate financial reporting and modeling for Southeast energy and climate tech investments. Her responsibilities include evaluating early-stage startups, conducting market research, and supporting strategic investment decisions at the intersection of energy, finance, and technology.
Claire holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Ecology and Management from Louisiana State University, where she focused on conservation biology, ecological modeling, and environmental policy, graduating in 2024. During her studies, she contributed to USDA-funded research projects on carbon sequestration and conducted environmental microbiology research at Nicholls State University. She also gained practical experience in GIS, data management, and stakeholder communication through internships with the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources and The Walt Disney Company, strengthening her ability to analyze complex systems and implement data-driven solutions.
A proud Cajun from South Louisiana, Claire’s personal experiences with environmental challenges, including Hurricane Ida, inspired her commitment to building resilient and sustainable systems. She is passionate about leveraging technology, data, and financial insight to create scalable solutions for the energy and climate sectors. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys birdwatching, reading, drawing, and exploring public lands. As a self-taught coder and systems thinker, Claire continually seeks innovative ways to integrate AI, renewable energy, and sustainability practices to deliver meaningful impact.
• Self-taught Python Programmer / NLP & LLM Developer
• Tulane University – A.B. Freeman School of Business, Master of Management in Energy (Expected Dec 2026)
• Delta Zeta Sorority
• Supports Bayou Community Foundation
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my faith in God, my perseverance through challenges, and the unwavering support of my family and community.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to keep pushing forward when things get tough and to create my own doors of opportunity rather than waiting for them to appear.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to develop strong technical skills, such as coding, and to seek out mentors and allies within your organization who will support and guide your growth. If you're starting with nothing, start with people. Offer value. Do small tasks for free if you must. Build a track record. Let someone say, "Yes, I've worked with this person, and they deliver." That single sentence is more powerful than ten certificates and a hundred applications. That is how the ladder starts. One relationship. One chance. One referral. Before you know it, you begin to climb into bigger roles, longer contracts, higher pay.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide me in both my work and personal life are kindness, loyalty, and curiosity. I strive to treat others with respect and empathy, remain steadfast and reliable in my commitments, and approach every challenge with a mindset of learning and exploration.
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