Crystal came to San Diego to study law at the University of San Diego and soon decided this would be her home. She has lived in the 74th District since 1992. For almost all of that time, Crystal has worked in government as a volunteer or elected official. She’s served on the Del Mar City Council for over ten years and just completed her third term as Mayor.

Her enthusiasm for civic affairs and involvement is matched by an equally avid love of animals and the great outdoors. She makes time in her busy work and civic schedule to hike our region’s beaches and canyons, practice yoga, and paddle competitively with an all-women Dragonboat team.

As a Councilmember, Crystal has served in many capacities on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).  She is currently a SANDAG Board member and the North County Coastal Representative on the SANDAG Borders Committee.  As the initial chair of the Borders Committee, she worked to expand our relationships with Riverside, Imperial and Orange Counties and to improve SANDAG’s relationships across the international border.  She is also the regional representative on the California Biodiversity Council and served for ten years on the San Dieguito River Valley JPA.

Crystal is running for the State Assembly because she wants to work toward assuring that every resident of the 74th District and the State of California has an opportunity to get a good education, enjoy rewarding employment, and have access to health care. As a two time cancer survivor, she understands the importance of reliable and affordable health care. 

Crystal is licensed to practice law in California, Washington and Louisiana and is currently general counsel to Molsoft LLC, a privately held biotech company in La Jolla, California.