From CEOs to the media right through to the Queen of England herself, Crystal has been leading efforts to connect consumers with their food and the people who produce it for 25 years.
Crystal is a recognized thought leader in communications and collaboration in food and farming. Her pioneering spirit helped create and launch many well recognized efforts in public trust in the food system, as the inaugural CEO of both the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity and Farm & Food Care.
She is a dynamic presenter and facilitator who has delivered hundreds of presentations to a broad range of audiences around the globe with a unique mix of humour, rich content and practical calls to action.
Her connections across the food system are deep, between her unique work experience and volunteer roles over the years. She currently volunteers to Chair the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Communications committee and serves on the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Board of Directors.
Crystal is a proud graduate of the University of Guelph and several executive leadership and business management programs. Her work ethic and dedication to getting the job done on time and on budget began with her farm roots in the Ottawa Valley.