Crystal was born in Queens, New York, in the early eighties and moved to an urban town called Elizabeth in New Jersey at nine. She graduated high school there and attended Penn State University and Middlesex College in pursuit of obtaining a BA in Psychology. She is a mother of six beautiful children ages 25, 22, 16, 12, 8, and 6. She works in finance, specializing in credit and collection management. Crystal is also what one would describe as a serial entrepreneur. She thrives on creating value, problem-solving, and driving growth. These talents allow her to provide additional income for her family.