Krystal Vann is currently the Program Innovation Manager at Child Advocates of Fort Bend where she oversees specialized programming to support children and families within the foster care system. She assumed this position in July of 2019. Ms. Vann joined the agency in 2011 as a CASA Volunteer. Prior to becoming the Program Innovation Manager, Ms. Vann worked as the Program Development Coordinator and Child Advocates N.E.S.T. Team Leader from 2013-2019. In these roles, she helped to advocate for solid foundations in education, social development, and health, transitioning youth and parent child interactions through a trauma informed lens. Ms. Vann also worked as a teacher for a Charter School that focused on a constructivist philosophy which focuses on child led learning. Krystal Vann in a Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner which is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children.

Ms. Vann completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies in May of 2012 from the University of Houston focusing on early childhood development. Ms. Vann minored in Studio Art and enjoys incorporating art into her work with children. Ms. Vann is also a certified personal training. Ms. Vann enjoys incorporating healthy habits, routines and exercises into programming to encourage healthy lifestyles for youth in care. Additionally, Ms. Vann completed her certification as an advanced emergency medical technician and volunteers within Westlake Fire Department. Ms. Vann enjoys music, reading, and spending time with her two children and husband.