As the founder of New Mexico Early Learning Academy, Crystal has seen success from impressive quality ratings, staff retention, and consistent enrollment growth (more than 300% in under 6 months). Crystal is an advocate for early childhood education providers, families and children on a local, state and federal level. Crystal is currently the policy chair for the New Mexico Childcare & Education Association, and sits on the Early Learning Advisory Council to the Governor. In 2019, she was nominated for the ABQ Businesswoman Working with Children and Families Award.
