Hometown: "I grew up on military bases all over the country."

Undergraduate Education: BA Psychology & Religious Studies(minor) from Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), Marshall, Minn. Class of 2018

Graduate Education: MS Counseling & Student Personnel: College Student Affairs. Minnesota State University, Mankato. Class of 2024

Past Experiences: Two years of CNCS AmeriCorps College Health Corps VISTA service addressing college student basic needs and insecurities involving research, event coordination and grant proposals. Two years of Graduate Assistantship in Student Activities Community Engagement Office at Minnesota State University, Mankato followed by Interim Assistant Director in the same office. 

GETTING TO KNOW CRYSTAL

"The most rewarding aspect of my work with students is…" gaining fresh perspectives on the joys and challenges of students in a college setting. They are passionate not only about their education but also about affecting positive change on their campus and in their communities. Getting to know them, learning alongside them, and working with them expands my own education beyond the classroom walls. Everyone benefits when we seek to learn together."

"In my free time, I enjoy… Sleep! I also have a ginger cat named Gordy who keeps me company. I love movies and music. I also like to go hiking at local parks and photography. I also love judging speech tournaments throughout the academic year both for MSU and other campuses"

CRYSTAL'S FAST FIVE FUN QUIZ

1. Three words that best describe you? "Quirky, Curious, & Empathic"
2. Three things that can always be found in your refrigerator? "Coffee creamer, sparkling water cans and the ghosts of expired condiments"
3. Name three people, living or dead, you would like to invite for dinner? "Robin Williams, Elton John, Flo from Progressive"
4. What is something people would be surprised to know about you? "I am a left-handed person trying to make my way through a right-handed world."
5. What superpower would you like to have? Why? "Instant healing…because nobody has time to deal with the insurance claims department...gotta keep moving!"