NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) is delighted to announce Krystal Critton as project director for Geaux Far Louisiana, an initiative of LPIC. With a rich passion for education and community, Critton will serve a vital role in helping the coalition to create an equitable, unified early childhood system centering racial equity and ensuring families access to seamless, high-quality early child development, health and educational services in Louisiana.
“I am thrilled to be part of a team committed to advocating for our state’s families and providers,” said Critton. “I am deeply passionate about giving our young learners the best possible start in life.”
A committed advocate and educator, Critton spent eight years as an elementary educator in Caddo Parish. Her passion for empowering the future then led her to join Junior Achievement of North Louisiana as Director of Programs and Community Engagement, where Critton continued to drive initiatives focused on promoting financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship among young people.
Critton’s commitment to her community extends far beyond her professional role. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Junior Achievement’s Young Executives Society, and Light Hill Baptist Church. She was recently honored as a 2023 Northwest Louisiana Forty Under Forty honoree.
Critton earned a bachelor’s degree in communications studies with a minor in public relations from Louisiana State University.
“We are delighted to have Krystal join the LPIC team,” said Dr. Libbie Sonnier, executive director at LPIC. “Krystal’s extensive experience in education and her commitment to empowering young minds is unmatched.”
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About Louisiana Policy Institute for Children:
Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that Louisiana’s young children, from birth to age four, are best prepared for success in school and in life. The Policy Institute develops policy proposals informed by data, research, best practices, and the experiences of other states to improve the outcomes of Louisiana’s youngest citizens and further provides educational and outreach activities based on recommended policy solutions. The organization works to ensure children are safe, healthy, and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.policyinstitutela.org and follow the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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