Work Hard: Christal has a degree in English Literature and a minor in Rhetoric and Writing Studies from WWU. An English geek to the extreme, she has a passion for detailed revision and refinement of any piece of writing which happens to come under her nose. Between writing blog articles, product information, and newsletters for NSNA, Christal writes and manages content population for clients.

Play Hard: Christal is, predictably, a book worm, and is always in desperate need of more shelf space. She's also a movie and music lover, and a musician of sorts, having way too much fun plunking away on the guitar and 10 years of experience on the trumpet. She has a rescue dog, Boo, who is a source of some frustration and endless delight. Christal also enjoys crafting, and is an advocate of the DIY lifestyle. Perhaps someday soon she'll go see something of the world outside of the lovely Pacific NW.