About the Speaker

Crystal Jennings is the Director of Youth Leadership Programs at the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). As a staff member of the Education and Engagement team of the Federation, Crystal oversees the integration and expansion of existing and new national program models for youth leadership development.  Specifically, Crystal oversees the NWF Earth Tomorrow program - a leadership development and environmental justice education program, primarily for black, indigenous and youth of color. Crystal coordinates the Earth Tomorrow Summer Institute, which provides students with in-depth opportunities to learn more about environmental justice issues, develop leadership skills and engage in outdoor activities. Crystal works directly with students, teachers and community partners to ensure the development of Earth Tomorrow and Earth Tomorrow modeled programs across the regions. Crystal is passionate about inspiring youth to take action on environmental justice issues impacting their day-to-day lives and seeing them take a life-long interest in ensuring justice for all. Crystal serves on the board of the Institute for Conservation Leadership. Crystal has a B.S. in Environmental Science from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids who share her same love for getting outdoors for exploration, relaxation and recreation.