Danielle Crystal

Danielle Crystal

Danielle Crystal headshot over a ube colored circle
Danielle
Crystal
Director, Grantmaking, Thriving Communities Program
She/Her
206-443-8436

Danielle is an authentic relationship builder who enjoys getting to know people, particularly those working at the intersection of climate and social justice.  She has a passion for helping people and the planet and has worked in various capacities in the nonprofit and social sector for the last 12 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Wesleyan University and a master’s in higher education administration with a concentration in philanthropy, advancement and development, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

For most of her life, Danielle was a valued member of many competitive sports teams and is the ultimate team player. She is an efficient and strategic project manager and relishes working in collaboration with others. Growing up in various locations on the east coast, mixed with several stints across the pond in the UK, she considers home to be wherever her family is, and thrives in new and diverse environments. Currently, Danielle lives in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle, where she and her husband are raising two energetic children. You can find her chasing her kiddos around the big loop at Seward Park, scouring the city for the best chocolate chip cookie and relaxing and enjoying time with family and friends.

Reach out to Danielle about Philanthropy Northwest’s work on the Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (or the “Thriving Communities Program”) for Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and tribal communities).