Meet Krystal
Krystal Leaphart is an award-winning strategist with more than two decades of experience in grassroots and grasstops advocacy. She serves as the Principal of Krystal Klear Strategies, which is a black woman led consulting firm that specializes in operational capacity building, public participation, and event management. We collaborate with people and organizations that champion social impact, advance justice, and spark lasting change!
As a highly requested speaker, Krystal has spoken at over two hundred events covering topics like racial and gender justice, advocacy and civic participation and leadership. Her speaking has spanned from local convenings, state wide conferences and national summits.
Krystal's work has been featured on CBS News, NBC, NRP, USA Today, WUSA 9, Fox 5, The Washington Post, The District Chronicles, The Detroit News, WHBC, and Everyday Feminism.
“I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” ― Rosa Parks
Testimonials
Press Mentions
AFRO: Despite apathy, activists and strategists urge Black voters to participate in the 2022 Midterms
WASHINGTON POST: Trayvon Martin vigil held at Howard University
DETROIT FREE PRESS: Flint residents demand action, accountability
ADVANCED REPORTING TIMES: Optimism in the Face of Adversity
USA TODAY: Black women aim to prove 'Power of the Sister Vote' this election
THE HOYA: BRAVE 2018: Safe Spaces for Black Joy Vital, Panelists Say
WUSA: DMV women discuss #BlackWomensEqualPay and gender pay gap
Refinery29: This Black Family’s Newborn Was Taken By CPS — It’s Time For Reproductive Justice
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance: Black Women, Birthing People, and Maternal Mental Health
MILDRED GADDIS SHOW: Sunday Nov 15
FORWARD TIMES: Thousands Rally for Black Women at Black Women’s March in Washington D.C.
19TH NEWS: Black women are still underrepresented in America’s statehouses, new report shows
GENERATION PROGRESS: The Leslie Marshall Show, Why All Advocacy Organizations Should Adopt A Racial Equity Framework
19TH NEWS: Law enforcement officers keep arresting Black women elected officials
GENERATION PROGRESS: Stream The Leslie Marshall Show - 8/11/21 - 'No Democracy Without Black Women' Report 2021 by Progressive Voices Network
WEAA 8.8.9 FM: Dr. Kaye joins National Day of Action: Freedom to Learn