National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
Susan Crystal-Mansour, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience ranging from roles in research and academia to association management. Susan began their career as a Research Assistant at the University of Washington, where they also served as an Instructor and Teaching Assistant. Susan then worked as a Research Assistant at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center before becoming a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Monell Chemical Senses Center. Susan later transitioned into a Project Director role at Georgetown University's Lombardi Cancer Center.
In 2001, Crystal-Mansour joined Westat as the Director of Center Association Services, a position they held until 2017. During their time at Westat, they played a crucial role in managing and coordinating association services. In 2015, they also joined the American Society of Association Executives as a Volunteer Member of their Research and Grant Committees.
In 2017, Crystal-Mansour joined the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) as the Vice President of Program Impact. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing and leading the organization's programs and initiatives.
Through their various roles, Crystal-Mansour has developed a strong background in research and association management, making their a valuable asset to any organization in need of strategic leadership and program impact expertise.
Susan Crystal-Mansour, Ph.D. completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Tufts University from 1988 to 1992. Following that, they pursued their Ph.D. in Physiological Psychology at the University of Washington, where they studied from 1992 to 1997. Prior to their higher education, they attended Princeton High School, though specific details such as start and end years, degree, and field of study were not provided.
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National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
FEEDING DREAMS. BUILDING FUTURES. As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s mission of service to the public is dedicated to enhancing the industry’s training and education, career development and community engagement efforts. The NRAEF and its programs work to ATTRACT, EMPOWER and ADVANCE today’s and tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice workforce. NRAEF programs include: ProStart® – a high-school career and technical education program; Restaurant Ready – partnering with community based organizations to provide “opportunity youth” with skills training and job opportunities; Military – helping military servicemen and women transition their skills to restaurant and foodservice careers; Scholarships – financial assistance for students pursuing restaurant, foodservice and hospitality degrees; and, the Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship Project – a partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association providing a hospitality apprenticeship program for the industry. For more information on the NRAEF, visit ChooseRestaurants.org.