Crystal L. Raley was born and raised in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, where she graduated from Chopticon High School in 1994. After graduation, she began her career as a receptionist at a Management Consulting firm, where she continued to learn and grow.

Crystal then married and began a family, stepping out of the workforce to stay at home and nurture her husband, Rick, and their five children: Candice, Cameryn, Cylee, Christian, and Cailyn. In the 25 years since, Crystal has immersed herself in being a follower of Christ, a Wife, Mom, MaMaw to 3 precious grandbabies, and an avid baker. She homeschooled her children, and in that pursuit, was led into a Homeschool Co-op, where she served for 6 years as the Kindergarten Director and Teacher.

A devotion to Jesus and sharing His Love with others has placed Crystal in a number of roles through the years. She has been the Operation Christmas Child Project Leader for 10 years at her Church, leading that ministry, hosting the yearly Packing Party, and serving at the Processing center yearly. Her heart for children has her faithfully serving in the Nursery and as a 2–to 3-year-olds Sunday School Teacher. She also served for 5 years as an AWANAs leader.

Crystal also had a passion for the homeless, having led collection efforts and teams to feed and clothe the homeless population in Washington, D.C., and in Lexington Park, MD. She also serves the homeless in the WARM program.

Crystal resides in Mechanicsville, MD, with her beloved husband and 3  remaining at-home children.
Crystal’s favorite Scripture is found in Proverbs 3: 5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your understanding, in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight”.