Crystal Martin
Keynote Speaker: Software Developer & Principal at Slalom; Advocate for Diversity in Tech & Business
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Crystal Martin Biography
Crystal Martin is an international speaker, software developer, and dedicated advocate for diversity in both the tech and business sectors. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Martin is a proud graduate of Detroit Public Schools, where she developed a passion for equal access to education at all levels.
Beginning her professional journey as a Teach For America Corps Member in St. Louis, Missouri, Martin spent four years teaching middle school mathematics in the St. Louis Public Schools system. Driven by a desire to merge her affinity for creativity, science, and community impact, Martin transitioned her career path towards technology—a realm she found to be an ideal intersection of her diverse interests. As a lifelong learner and serial hobbyist, she continuously expands her knowledge base, delving into fields such as photography, digital design, drawing, knitting, and various tech innovations.
Martin's professional endeavors are underpinned by a steadfast commitment to challenging systemic barriers and advocating for inclusivity and gender equality in the tech and business field. Through her work, she endeavors to dismantle inequitable structures and promote opportunities for individuals of all identities to thrive and succeed.
Martin is dedicated to driving positive change in the tech industry and beyond, one keystroke at a time.
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Crystal Martin Speaking Topics
Once upon a time was junior dev who had no idea what they were doing…that junior dev was Crystal Martin. She was writing code that utilized AJAX requests in a proprietary framework, but had no idea how that worked and was always confused when she knew her code was "logically right" but always seemed to break. Derp, she didn't know that the responses from those callouts came back whenever they felt like it! As she began to progress, Crystal realized some of her fellow n00b colleagues had the same hang up, and this inspired her to write this talk.
Psychologists refer to the “Scarcity Mindset” as a belief that there is only a finite amount of resources which encourages the behavior that anything you have you must hold on to it. Though the scarcity mindset is often used to describe economic and sociological behaviors, this talk will look at the scarcity mindset through the lens game theory. This will be a time to reflect on how we may ascribe to the belief that there isn’t enough to go around and examine how we may exhibit these behaviors, so that we can develop ways to create more abundance in ourselves and our community.
Women, especially women of color are often taught that your hard work will speak for itself. Don’t ruffle feathers, just go in and get the job done and people will notice. So we do this and…nothing happens. This talk demonstrates that just being good at your job is not enough to make it to the top, we need to advocate for ourselves, we need leaders who will advocate for us, and we need to advocate for each other. It takes a village to create a successful woman in tech and business. The quicker we realize this the better off our field will be.
The global tech economy fueling our cities is reliant on an ever adaptable and retrainable workforce. How do we build inclusive training programs that attract and retain and truly prepare women, minorities, and tech workers across the spectrum? How is the private sector changing and partnering with a growing ecosystem of providers, training programs, and non-profits? Are there funding opportunities for these entrepreneurs? How do we increase the pie?
Often times, women don’t pursue promotions or career progress simply because of fear. This talk seeks to challenge audience members to think of their fears and the stories they tell themselves as to why they are not ready for the next step, to recognize and honor those fears, and then to examine how paying too much attention to them can have a negative impact on their career progress. Sometimes the best way to move up is by getting to know yourself.
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How much does it cost to book Crystal Martin for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Crystal Martin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Crystal Martin are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Crystal Martin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Crystal Martin speak about?
Crystal Martin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Technology, Computer Science, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Social Activism, Culture, Business Consulting, Black Heritage, Anti-Racism, Motivational and Influential Women.
Where does Crystal Martin travel from?
Crystal Martin generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Crystal Martin?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Crystal Martin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Crystal Martin for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Crystal Martin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Crystal Martin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Technology and Computer Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Crystal Martin for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Crystal Martin generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mutale Nkonde, Carin Taylor and Katrina Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Crystal Martin for an upcoming event.
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Crystal Martin Speaking Topics
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JavaScript is AsynchroWAT?
Once upon a time was junior dev who had no idea what they were doing…that junior dev was Crystal Martin. She was writing code that utilized AJAX requests in a proprietary framework, but had no idea how that worked and was always confused when she knew her code was "logically right" but always seemed to break. Derp, she didn't know that the responses from those callouts came back whenever they felt like it! As she began to progress, Crystal realized some of her fellow n00b colleagues had the same hang up, and this inspired her to write this talk.
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There’s Enough To Go Around, Fam!
Psychologists refer to the “Scarcity Mindset” as a belief that there is only a finite amount of resources which encourages the behavior that anything you have you must hold on to it. Though the scarcity mindset is often used to describe economic and sociological behaviors, this talk will look at the scarcity mindset through the lens game theory. This will be a time to reflect on how we may ascribe to the belief that there isn’t enough to go around and examine how we may exhibit these behaviors, so that we can develop ways to create more abundance in ourselves and our community.
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No, Hard Work Does Not Speak For Itself
Women, especially women of color are often taught that your hard work will speak for itself. Don’t ruffle feathers, just go in and get the job done and people will notice. So we do this and…nothing happens. This talk demonstrates that just being good at your job is not enough to make it to the top, we need to advocate for ourselves, we need leaders who will advocate for us, and we need to advocate for each other. It takes a village to create a successful woman in tech and business. The quicker we realize this the better off our field will be.
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New Urban Tech Talent Pipelines
The global tech economy fueling our cities is reliant on an ever adaptable and retrainable workforce. How do we build inclusive training programs that attract and retain and truly prepare women, minorities, and tech workers across the spectrum? How is the private sector changing and partnering with a growing ecosystem of providers, training programs, and non-profits? Are there funding opportunities for these entrepreneurs? How do we increase the pie?
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Cracking Your Own Code
Often times, women don’t pursue promotions or career progress simply because of fear. This talk seeks to challenge audience members to think of their fears and the stories they tell themselves as to why they are not ready for the next step, to recognize and honor those fears, and then to examine how paying too much attention to them can have a negative impact on their career progress. Sometimes the best way to move up is by getting to know yourself.
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Crystal Martin Reviews
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Crystal was an amazing speaker! Thank you for making our keynote event a huge success.
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How do I book Crystal Martin to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Crystal Martin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Crystal Martin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Crystal Martin or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Crystal Martin for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Crystal Martin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Crystal Martin are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Crystal Martin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Crystal Martin speak about?
Crystal Martin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Technology, Computer Science, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Social Activism, Culture, Business Consulting, Black Heritage, Anti-Racism, Motivational and Influential Women. -
Where does Crystal Martin travel from?
Crystal Martin generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Crystal Martin?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Crystal Martin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Crystal Martin for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Crystal Martin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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