Claire Liston started C. Liston Communications in January 1998 to provide top-notch communications services to organizations who didn't have staffing in that area. She specializes in creating 'big business' standards of appearance for small businesses and nonprofits, even on a budget, from needs assessment through logo design and corporate identity. Claire is also a Web site designer who has created many stunning custom sites-- but she is most proud to be one of a minority of designers who has been available to service client websites over many years.

For her entire career, Claire has worked for and with non-profit groups and trade associations doing public relations, publications and meeting planning. She was profiled in the September 2000 issue of Entrepreneur’s Start-ups magazine, where her customer-service orientation was touted: “Serve your clients in as many ways as you know how.”

That mantra helped turn a two-week assignment at the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce (a web client), into a three-year parttime job-- a labor of love for the dynamic and friendly membership. Though no longer on-site, Claire continues to be the Chamber's Webmaster and an active member.

At the end of the day, Claire’s communications expertise goes to the dogs. In the past five years, she has provided foster care and rehabilitation for more than 200 homeless canines. This passion fits well with her love of taking long walks in her adopted hometown of Alexandria, Virginia.

Visit i believe in dog, a fundraising program run by C.Liston Communications for the benefit of dog rescue groups around the country.