Crystal Hartman
Crystal is the AVP of Planning, Programs, and Accounting for Forge Institute, focusing on Cyber Operations, Training, Workforce Development, and Innovation.
In 2018, Crystal joined the Forge Institute and helped to establish the organization. She brings a wealth of knowledge in program management and business operations. Crystal’s primary responsibilities include managing program & project aspects of our professional development programs, back-office operations, and overseeing logistics for our annual Cyber Summit.
Crystal moved to Little Rock in 2017, where she started with The Venture Center as their Chaos Coordinator. She served as the VC FinTech Accelerator’s single point of contact for scheduling and logistics, as well as exercised her expertise in event coordination, overseeing budgets, and operational functions.
Prior to her relocation, Crystal shifted her career into event & hospitality management accepting a position with Emagine Entertainment as their Hospitality Manager for their newest property in Royal Oak, MI. Shortly after deploying their restaurant & event spaces, she was promoted to Director of Sales & Events.
Crystal began her career as an Office Manager and Bookkeeper for a Wine Distributor in the Metro-Detroit area while working to advance her proficiency in operations, human resources & accounting. She graduated from Walsh College with her BBA in Management and Marketing. While in school, she served on the Walsh Wine Gala Committee (Walsh College’s largest fundraisers for student scholarships) and upon graduation, was appointed as the Vice President of the Walsh College Alumni Association where she chaired the WCAA Casino Night and Marketing & Communications Committees.
Key Accomplishments
Featured in Walsh College’s “Applauding Alumni” in 2013
Named “Young Leader” for the Detroit Economic Club
Appointed to serve on the Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit Board (MSED)
Awarded “Distinguished Volunteer for Walsh College” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals