Crystal Forrest

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About Crystal Forrest

Crystal Forrest is an experienced leader, strategist, and stakeholder relations expert. Driven by her passion for empathetic leadership, she takes pride in providing superior advice and developing innovative service solutions. As a Senior Manager at the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, she builds respectful partnerships with diverse stakeholders and empowers teams providing modern, digital services. Crystal has been recognized by her colleagues and stakeholders for her commitment to courageous and collaborative leadership. Crystal has received awards for her development and execution of strategies and programs to enhance leadership effectiveness, promote wellness and psychological safety, and address systemic racism. Crystal holds a PhD in Biological Anthropology from the University of Toronto, and has held leadership, project management, and research positions in industry, government, agencies, museums, and academic institutions. She offers a wealth of experience in program design, development and evaluation, and has proven success in facilitation, communication and outreach.