Meet Crystal

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 Proudly rooted in the Illinois river valley , of the 76th District:

• Born in Spring Valley,  Bureau County.
   
• Member of a five-generation family from Peru, Illinois
   
• Devoted wife, mother, and proud Army mother-in-law.(82nd Airborne Division)
   
• Firm believer in family as the foundation of a thriving community.
   
• Stepped into public service out of deep concern for the direction of our state and nation.
   
• Committed to protecting our values, strengthening communities, and building a better future!

 I am a lifelong resident of LaSalle County and part of a five-generation family from Peru, Illinois. As a devoted wife, mother, and proud Army mother-in-law, I believe strong families are the cornerstone of a thriving community. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Colorado State University and have built a professional career in higher education, serving in distance learning roles at both Pikes Peak Community College and Pueblo Community College. Coordinated fundraising campaigns and donor outreach efforts  as a Development Coordinator for a non-profit affiliated with Colorado State University. While I hadn’t originally planned a path in politics, I felt a strong calling to step forward after witnessing growing challenges across our state and nation. I’m committed to defending our shared values, supporting working families, and helping build a stronger future for the next generation.