Crystal Crutchfield is the Business Operations Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Education’s Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs. She oversees policy development, procurement, claims processing, and financial management, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across Virginia’s school nutrition programs. Crystal holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Longwood University and earned her School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) credential in 2023.

With more than two decades of experience in sales, operations and school nutrition, Crystal has served as a Food Service Director, regional specialist, and lead compliance specialist before assuming her current role. She is passionate about leveraging sound financial management to strengthen school meal programs and ensure equitable access to nutritious meals for all children.