Krystal Raynes, Policy Associate (she/her)
Krystal graduated from California State University, Bakersfield with a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Political Science. During college, she became involved in higher education issues in Associated Students, Inc. and served as the 2020 – 2022 Student Trustee on the CSU Board of Trustees. Her notable accomplishments include including caste into the CSU’s antidiscrimination policy and divesting the CSU from fossil fuels. From this experience, Krystal decided her calling in life was to help Californians tackle tough issues.
Prior to working at CAW, she was a Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellow placed in Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin’s office (AD42). There she worked on energy and environmental issues which kick started her journey and interest in environmental space.
As a Policy Associate with CAW, she works on policy research, policy implementation, grant writing, and coalition building.
After work, you can find Krystal dancing, working out at Orangetheory, whitewater rafting, or hiking.