Clea matriculated from Crawford College Pretoria where she achieved academic and art full colours. Clea matriculated with 5 distinctions. She completed her Undergraduate degree with a distinction in Marine Biology as well as her Honours in Oceanography with distinction. She is currently completing her Master's in Oceanography at UCT. Outside of her studies, Clea loves collecting hobbies that balance her love for nature with her creative side. On active days, she can be found running, hiking, and exploring the outdoors. When she's feeling artistic, she enjoys getting hands-on with pottery, sewing, baking, reading, and various arts and crafts. She is also deeply passionate about education and sustainability, regularly volunteering with Sustainable Schools and leading guided snorkels for citizen science initiatives.