Crystal T.

Crystal T. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Crystal is currently the Director of Community Engagement at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Prior to that, they served as the Manager of Foundation and Corporate Relations at the same organization. Crystal also worked as a Leadership Annual Giving Officer at the University of Michigan-Flint, where they secured significant annual giving funds. Crystal also served as a member of the Board of Directors at Heavenly Hope International. Crystal gained experience in grant management and development as a Grants Manager at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and as an Associate Program Officer at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Crystal was also a Grant Writer at Interfaith Community Services, and a Volunteer Grant Researcher/Editor at The NGS Movement. Crystal began their career as a Development Intern at YWCA Of Monterey County and as an ESL Teacher at Okinawa Hands-On NPO. Crystal also served as a Family Readiness Volunteer for the United States Marine Corps Family Readiness. Crystal has a strong background in fundraising, community engagement, grant writing, and relationship building.

Crystal T. completed a Major Gift Officer Curriculum at the University of Michigan from 2019 to 2020, focusing on fundraising. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership at Brandman University, from 2012 to 2013. Crystal's undergraduate studies took place at Alabama State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English between 1998 and 2003.