Crystal Cole, MSW, LISW, LNHA, MBA

Crystal brings over 15 years of healthcare, administrative, and clinical experience to the Department of Social Work. Her diverse professional background spans long-term care administration, hospital social work, hospice care, higher education, and private practice. Guided by a commitment to holistic well-being, Crystal’s work focuses on advancing individual wellness and fostering sustainable community growth across the lifespan. Her practice-informed pedagogy bridges complex systems theory with real-world ethical application to prepare the next generation of social workers.