Crystal was born in Oneonta, NY, but grew up on the beautiful Jersey Shore. She attended Hartwick College in Upstate NY, where she discovered her love of travel. Crystal studied as a German Education major but developed a strong desire to help troubled adolescents during her time in college. Crystal spent numerous years traveling back and forth to teach English in Germany and Austria but now currently resides full time in Albany, NY with her adorable pug, MayLing. During the daytime Crystal works at Glenmont Job Corps Academy teaching and mentoring at-risk youth who have received alternatives to incarceration or have been brought in from a homeless shelter. She thoroughly enjoys the social interaction and opportunity to help change their paths in life. Crystal is a very empathic and caring person and thrives on turning challenges into opportunities. In her free time, Crystal loves to cycle, read, travel, and hike the Alps!!! In the future she looks forward to traveling the rest of the world while educating and helping others.