Crystal E. Newby

Dr. Crystal E. Newby is an education and DEI professional with 17 years of experience in the higher education and association sectors. Dr. Newby recently accepted the role of Senior Director of Strategic Admission, Access, and Diversity Initiatives at the College Board. Previously, Dr. Newby served as the inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) where she served for eight years. She worked in college admission offices at the University of Scranton, Montclair State University, and Bloomsburg University. Her educational credentials include a BA and MS from the University of Scranton and an EdD from Johns Hopkins University.

In addition, Dr. Newby served as a selection committee member from 2015-2020 for the American School Counselor Association's School Counselor of the Year award as well as a facilitator and consultant for the National Association of Secondary School Principals from 2016-2017. Most recently, she joined the Advisory Council for the Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable, a college access and completion network. In 2020, she interviewed Professor Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author of How to be an Antiracist and Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You co-authored by Jason Reynolds. In June 2021, Dr. Newby had an essay published in Chicken Soup for the Soul- I'm Speaking Now: Black Women Share Their Truth in 101 Stories of Love, Courage and Hope.

While a student at Scranton, Dr. Newby was an active member of Performance Music, United Colors, Liva Arts Company, and University Players. She also served as a resident assistant, orientation assistant, student teleworker, and received the Lawrence A. Mann Award her senior year which recognizes leadership and service to the University community. In addition, Dr. Newby worked in the Admissions Office from 2004-2009.