Crystal Dyer
Founder and Executive Director, Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures
2025 Chicago Peace Fellow
Crystal Dyer is a Chicago native, born and raised on the south side. She moved west in 1988 after receiving a housing grant from the city. As a single parent raising three sons, Crystal’s passion for advocacy grew through supporting families with kindness, respect, and helpful referrals. She is dedicated to assisting others in any way she can, always striving to make a positive impact on her community.