Crystal Whiteaker joins our team as an Empowering Differences expert, offering expertise in inclusive branding and leadership development. Crystal is the Founder and CEO of Crystal Lily Creative, and Author of Brave Leadership is a Choice: An Inclusive Guide to Creating Belonging. Crystal is a photographer by trade and an Inclusive Branding and Leadership Development Consultant who helps mission driven brands and leaders create values-aligned human-focused environments. Her organization is partnering with Empowering Differences to offer resources for leadership development and empowering others through inclusivity.
Crystal brings 20 years of practical, creative, relational, process driven experience across multiple industries. She is a self-described “corporate trained, creative hippie” who puts a strong focus on core values to help people connect, communicate and lead with belonging in mind. Recognized as the 2024 Empowerment Leader of the Year by BRA Network, Crystal cares deeply about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is an advocate for leaders and organizations that provide resources and support for healing. Beyond her work, Crystal enjoys spending time at the beach, connecting with people, and exploring new places. (*DEIB: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging)
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