Claire Ristich has a degree in Retailing and Consumer Behavior from University of Wisconsin - Madison, recognized as a top-ranked institution in this field. She has made significant strides in her career, notably leading the extended sizes initiative at Reformation Clothing and overseeing the e-commerce division for merchandise planning at Vuori. Claire's proficiency extends across various merchandising aspects, including production planning, line planning, open to buy models, and report automation.

Claire Ristich established Voyant Merchandise Planning to equip brands at various stages with advanced corporate merchandising strategies, while also fostering growth opportunities for early-career individuals. Voyant's approach is centered on building robust foundations, ensuring newcomers can effectively adapt to and excel within modern, streamlined processes, a cornerstone of Claire Ristich’s own swift career progression.