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I consider myself lucky.

I have the pleasure of going to work every day and loving what I do. I’ve spent the last ten years of my career designing and implementing issues-oriented campaigns, leveraging my communications expertise to help clients address the challenges facing today’s educational system. It’s never easy and the work never ends. But it feels good to be working for such a great cause.

I don’t have much spare time, thanks to my son and daughter, my two personal “great causes.” Motherhood is my greatest delight! But on the rare occasion I have some spare time, I enjoy snuggling up with a great book, checking out the latest trends in interior design or enjoying a great dinner with family and friends.

Biography:

Crystal Brown is a senior vice president in the PreK-12 practice in the firm’s D.C. office.  A public relations and communications veteran, she is recognized by clients for delivering excellent client service, savvy communication strategies and high-impact results.  Her broad range of expertise includes messaging, crisis communications, branding and issues advocacy.

At Widmeyer, Brown provides strategic counsel to several key education clients, including the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. In her work with the Kellogg Foundation, Brown is focused on securing visibility around their education and learning programs and initiatives.

Prior to Widmeyer Communications, Brown served as the head of Marketing Communications for E-Luminate Group, a boutique marketing and PR firm specializing in education technology and education policy.  In this role, Brown oversaw the delivery of communications services across accounts.  During her tenure, she successfully raised the national profile of many long-term clients, including the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.  Over the years, she has also done work on behalf of Dell, LeapFrog, Blackboard, NEA Member Benefits, The Institute for Museums & Library Services, 3M and the National Council on the Aging.

She is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and Communications Skills. 

 

Contact information:

  • 1129 20th St NW, Suite 200,
    Washington, DC 20036
    Phone 202.667.0901
    Fax 202.667.0902