BWNA is excited to report that Crystal Grainger was elected to fill the remaining open board position at the April 14 general meeting.
Originally from Eugene, Ore., Crystal and her husband Matt moved to Portland in 2017 and now live in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood with their dog, Frankie, and cat, Anya.
Crystal is director at an environmental research firm based in New York, where she supports farmers and food companies in building a more sustainable food system. In her free time, she enjoys sci-fi novels, gardening, hiking, camping, and spending time with her eight nieces and nephews.
She volunteers with Portland Workforce Alliance and helps organize neighborhood events — activities that reflect her deep values of community-building and mutual support.
Crystal’s interest in serving on the BWNA board stems from her belief in civic engagement and collective care and her desire to help foster a neighborhood where everyone feels connected and supported.