Crystal Cardwell

Crystal "Crys" Cardwell serves as the Mayor of the City of Newark, focusing on strategic community engagement, infrastructure advancement, and policies that enhance residents' quality of life. With over 17 years of experience in branding and marketing, and more than two years in public service, they have developed a reputation for innovative campaigns and audience engagement across various platforms. Crystal founded 4C Legacy Consulting and held leadership roles at several organizations, including GAC Media and Topgolf, where they excelled in team development and strategic planning. Currently, at Pugnacious, Crystal manages comprehensive marketing initiatives to boost brand visibility and customer engagement. Their educational background includes studies at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.