Crystal Gunter - REDF

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
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About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
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As senior associate of Government Partnerships and Policy, Crystal supports the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) project as well as ESE connections with Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs). She provides technical assistance on program development, implementation, and improvement for WIOA ESEs to ensure they are successful in providing services to high-barrier individuals and meeting WIOA grant outcomes. Crystal also supports with data management and analysis for program evaluation, training materials and innovative process improvement, and providing compliance and policy recommendations. She is excited to contribute to REDF’s impact on businesses who provide equitable opportunities to all jobseekers.

Crystal has spent the last 15 years in workforce development as an advocate for programs that create opportunities and provide paths towards self-sufficiency. At the San Diego Workforce Partnership (San Diego LWDB), she led the development and oversight of programs serving young adults in San Diego County, which served over 1,000 young people with barriers to employment and invested over $3.3 million annually in those communities. She also focused on grant writing, policy development, and staff training.

Crystal holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from California State University, Fresno. Outside of work, she is also a USA Gymnastics coach, judge, and NCAA gymnastics official. When not at a gymnastics competition, you can find her enjoying time with her pets, travelling, and at a hockey game or concert.