Crystal Sholts

Crystal Sholts is a Senior Engineering Program Manager at Google, specializing in large-scale geodata launches and the mitigation of geopolitical product risk. With expertise in GIS data modeling, front-end rendering configuration, and complex infrastructure development, they create cross-team engineering launch plans. Crystal's background includes significant internships, such as at the U.S. Embassy in Moldova and the United States Senate. They hold a B.A. in International Relations from Stanford University and an MSc in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies from The London School of Economics. Currently, Crystal is pursuing professional training at Durham University’s International Boundary Research Unit.