Crystal Mendez

Crystal Mendez is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in data, growth, and operations strategies across various industries. Currently serving as a member of the Data & Growth team at Headway since April 2024, Crystal's previous roles include Principal Analyst in Operations Finance at Whole Foods Market, where strategic program leadership facilitated quarterly forecasting for global retail operations. Notable experience also includes serving as a Business Program Manager and Chief of Staff intern at Microsoft, Chief of Staff and Payments/Tax Lead at Justworks, and Senior Analyst in Marketing Analytics at JetBlue Airways. Crystal holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Engineering from Cornell University, complemented by training from the Stagen Leadership Academy.