Claudia R. Capos is a highly professional communicator with more than 25 years of experience in journalism, publications and media relations. A graduate of the University of Michigan’s School of Journalism, she co-founded and co-published About Ann Arbor Magazine for five years before joining The Detroit News where, over a 10-year period, she held a variety of writing and editing positions and received three Pulitzer Prize nominations.

Since leaving The News, Claudia has provided communications services to 50 or more clients, ranging from the Big Three automotive manufacturers to small and mid-size privately held companies. She also has written and/or edited publications, created Web-site content and handled publicity for several educational institutions, including the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Her business, real estate and travel articles have been published in national and regional magazines, as well as major metropolitan newspapers.

In addition to her communications background, Claudia has gained first-hand knowledge of global business marketing and operations through her international-trade corporation, Foreign Accent Inc., and its locally based successor, Brighton Accents.