Hazel Critchfield is a dedicated professional with diverse experience in community development and program coordination. Currently serving as a Rural Development Specialist at the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) since January 2022, Hazel previously held roles as a Volunteer Coordinator and Program Assistant at the YOLO CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER from January 2021 to January 2022, and as Program Coordinator and Office Assistant at the Yolo Food Bank from April 2019 to November 2020. Hazel holds a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Geography with a concentration in Latin American Studies from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, and an Associate in Arts for Transfer in Anthropology from Sacramento City College. Additionally, Spanish language proficiency was earned through studies at Centro de Lenguas e Intercambio Cultural in Sevilla, España.