Crystal Church-Stavitzke

Board President

Steuben County native and nonprofit professional Crystal Church-Stavitzke is the Executive Director of Easterseals RISE, a member of the Easterseals Northern Indiana Network. Crystal has served this community through the Hometown Initiative, as a Rotarian, and as a former member of the Mayor’s Art Council. Church-Stavitzke has 25 years of experience as an advocate for inclusivity and diversity while serving people with disabilities. Church-Stavitzke has an extensive background in performance coaching for adults and children on stage and in the public speaking arena. In 2022 Crystal received her certificate in  Dare to lead training and was a 2014 recipient of the 40-Under-40 Award.  “I thought that my life would lead me to a big city. It did for a while, but when I decided to start a family, I knew there was no other place that I wanted to be. This community is where I found my voice. This community has encouraged and accepted me. I want that to continue well beyond me.”