Crystal Stephens

About Crystal Stephens

Crystal Stephens, CEO and Managing Director of BoardWalk Consulting, has spent over 13 years connecting mission-driven organizations with leaders who deliver measurable impact. She guides the firm\'s strategic vision while personally conducting executive searches for nonprofit and foundation leadership. BoardWalk Consulting\'s mission—finding leaders that matter for missions that matter®—drives Crystal\'s distinctive approach: going beyond matching credentials to identify executives whose values align with organizational culture and whose track record demonstrates the ability to navigate complex challenges. Specializing in high-stakes CEO and C-suite transitions, she has partnered with organizations like Earthjustice, Year Up United, ACLU and the Trust For Public Land, as well as community and private foundations navigating critical leadership moments.

Experience

1. CEO and Managing Director

   Boardwalk Consulting

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Guide the strategic direction of BoardWalk Consulting and conduct CEO and C-Suite searches for nonprofits and foundations across the United States.

Education

• Emory University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• Northwestern University

  Bachelor of Science

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Strategic Planning
• New Business Development
• Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Professional Services
• Crm
• Strategy
• Talent Management
• Sales Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Development
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Management Consulting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Leadership
• Sales
• Management
• Team Building
• Organizational Development
• Executive Search
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Human Resources