PERSONAL: 

Crystal Scott was born in DeRidder, LA and currently resides in Sulphur, LA. She is married to Carl. The couple have 3 children, Dorian, Taylor and Mariah.

EDUCATION:

• High School: DeRidder High School (1999)
• College: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northwestern State University (2013)

ACTIVITIES & HONORS:

• Lifetime Member, Women’s Commission of SWLA
• Communications Director, SHRM Southwest Louisiana
• Member, National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
• Mid-City Transformation Advisory Committee 
• Presenter, McNeese State University M-PACT NIL & Life Skills Summit for Athletes (2026)
• Board Member, Mae’s Mission (2021–2025)
• Panelist, LAIA Educators Institute (2024)
• Steering Committee Member, City of Lake Charles Ready Community (2024)
• Panelist, Sasol CAP Meeting (2023)
• Moderator, City of Lake Charles Investors Day (2023)
• Graduate, Chamber SWLA & Economic Development Alliance Leadership Southwest Louisiana (2021)
• West Cal Chamber Partnership Appreciation Award (2019)
• Member, Calcasieu Consortium Workforce Development Board #51 and Youth Advisory Committee (2013-2017)

CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY:

• Workforce Development Board Director (2026-Present)
• Local Area Coordinator/Manager 1 at the American Job Center (2017-2026)
• Career Counselor at the Business and Career Solutions Center (2002-2007)