Meet Crystal

Here’s a look at the person behind the resume

Citizen of the World

I’ve spent years living and working around the world, blending curiosity with a carry-on lifestyle. From backpacking with nothing but a paper map (and some questionable Wi-Fi connections) to setting up my remote office in cities like Montreal, Medellín, and Bangkok, I’ve learned to navigate new environments with flexibility, humor, and a deep love for local flavor. This global experience hasn’t just shaped how I travel—it’s influenced how I communicate, collaborate, and build community wherever I go.

Culinary Adventurer

Food is my love language and my favorite travel excuse. I've flown around the world to taste local cuisines and tried to recreate them in my kitchen, sometimes nailing it, other times not so much. Whether I'm sampling street food in Southeast Asia or laughing off a kitchen mishap, my passion for food fuels my travels and adds a delicious layer to every experience.

Itinerary Whisperer

I geek out over travel logistics. Give me a flight matrix, multiple time zones, and a tight layover window, and I’m weirdly excited. It’s like solving a puzzle that ends in somewhere new.

Adventure Seeker

I’ve always believed that the best growth happens outside your comfort zone, preferably with a helmet and a view. From paragliding off cliffs in Colombia to rafting rapids in Chile and skydiving over San Diego, I tend to say yes to the kinds of experiences that make your heart race and your perspective shift. These moments have taught me how to stay calm in the unknown, trust myself when there’s no clear path, and stay present—even when the ground is way below me. That mindset carries into how I approach work: grounded, brave, and a willingness to leap into the next challenge.

Dog Lover

If there's a dog around, chances are I'm already making friends with it. I've fostered pups in foreign countries and can't resist a good cuddle session. During the holidays, I've been known to coordinate matching onesies with my favorite pup. Dogs make everything better!

Interests & Fun Facts

Aspiring Plant Mom

Proud plant parent of 4 new house plants. Dedicated to trying to keep my green babies alive. I'm currently on my third Google search of “why is my plant turning yellow?"

World Class People Watcher

Airports, cafes, parks—you name it. Observing life unfold is my ultimate guilty pleasure.

Photography Newbie

Learning how to take photos that aren’t blurry, overly filtered, or accidentally feature my finger. Baby steps to National Geographic but I'll get there.

I love Soup for Breakfast

Soup for breakfast is a thing I never knew I needed. Asia converted me, and now I don’t understand why everyone isn’t doing it.

Will Travel for Music

Flew to Tokyo to see Daft Punk’s Alive Tour two nights in a row. The lights, the energy, the music were amazing. It's still one of the best decisions of my life.

Amateur Chef Extraordinaire

I dive into new recipes with gusto. Occasionally I create masterpieces, other times I confirm why smoke detectors are essential kitchen accessories.