Crystal Mercedes Garner

Crystal Mercedes Garner is a dedicated professional in workforce and organizational development, currently serving as the Career Development Coordinator for the Graduate Student SIG at the Academy of Human Resource Development and as the Senior Communications Manager for Talent & Career at Microsoft. Garner's experience includes roles as a Research Assistant at Old Dominion University, focusing on social justice in educational leadership and workplace culture, as well as previous positions with USAID as Communications Director (Consultant) and senior managerial roles at Hilton and Capital One. Garner's educational background includes a PhD in Education focusing on workforce and organizational development from Old Dominion University, alongside an M.A. in Public Affairs & Journalism from American University and a B.A. in Mass Communication & Journalism from The University of Southern Mississippi.