Crystal is a local girl born and raised in the sugar plantation town of Waipahu, the youngest of 5 children. She was raised by Christian parents that made her go to church every Sunday but she did not accept Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior until the Fall of 1974. While attending UH Manoa, Crystal joined First Baptist Church of Honolulu and has been a member for over 30 years serving in a variety of different ministries. She is also gifted in teaching and mentoring women in their faith. While at UH Crystal earned a Bachelors in Human Development. She is employed by the Hawaii Association of REALTORS as Manager of Institute Services. Crystal is married to Kerry, and is the mother of Lace.