Krystele Chavez is a young woman of distinctions. Her introduction to piano at age 5 has not only stirred her love for music, but also brought her many joys of being able to perform in many venues. Her diligence to pursue singing paid off when she was chosen as a finalist for the 2010 American High School Honors Performance Series and performed at the world-famous Carnegie Hall.
Besides music, Krystele has also proven to be a master speaker, winning regional and national speech and debate competitions. Particularly in 2007, she ranked 35th best speaker, outshining more than 300 other hopefuls from all over the world in that year’s International Parliamentary Debate Competition held in Claremont, California.
Her excellent academic training and artistic discipline, as well as her strong belief and family, have helped her greatly to be a well-rounded person and a dynamic young leader. She exudes beauty, sophistication, and a strong personality.
Krystele has nearly a decade’s worth of experience working in the public sector. She believes in the power of storytelling and its ability to inspire good and advocate for change, utilizing her bachelor’s degree in communications and political science from Simon Fraser University, certification in video production from the University of British Columbia, and leadership training from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. As a youth mentor and leader in her local community, she especially believes in giving back and making a difference.
Born and raised on the tropical island of Saipan, Krystele has a natural appreciation of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Krystele also serves as a Board Member to international charity People of Grace International Foundation, is a Committee Member for the Women’s National Housing and Homelessness Network in Canada, and hosts an annual fundraiser to give back to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the hospital where her preemie son stayed for three months. As an avid traveler, her experiences abroad, particularly in India, Nepal and Indonesia, have influenced her perspective on life, especially in overcoming adversity, building authentic connections and transformation.
Photograph: Krystele was chosen to speak at the 2018 She Talks, an annual conference featuring women who share stories of personal development and transformation, formatted after TED Talks.