Directors

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If there are any questions, please reach out to Holly Melear at vpvolunteers@pmiak.org

20 years of experience in aviation operations, team leadership, training, logistics, process improvement, and project coordination. Holds a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University and has led teams supporting complex aviation operations, high-value assets, technical training, and organizational improvement initiatives. As Director of Technology for the PMI Alaska Chapter, supports the chapter’s website, Microsoft 365 environment, digital platforms, and technology needs for meetings and events. Passionate about project management, technology, continuous improvement, and supporting Alaska’s professional community.

Dynamic Project Manager II, PMP-certified professional, and published children’s book author with 10+ years of experience leading large-scale projects, educational programs, and organization-wide events. Skilled in curriculum development, professional training, strategic communications, and cross-functional leadership. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Management (expected 2027). Passionate about building professional development programs, delivering high-impact workshops, and supporting communities through volunteer and mentorship efforts.

Crystal Hegel, PMP, is a System Analyst at True North Federal Credit Union, where she leads initiatives to deliver high-level project support and strategic guidance across the organization. In this role, she focuses on enhancing processes, improving system functionality, and driving successful project outcomes.

Crystal brings over 18 years of experience in the credit union industry, with a diverse background spanning financial services teller, loan officer, operations supervisor, accounts payable specialist, accounting manager, and mortgage servicer. This breadth of experience provides her with a comprehensive understanding of credit union operations and enables her to effectively support complex projects and organizational initiatives.

She holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a minor in Business from the University of Alaska Southeast, combining creativity with analytical structure in her professional approach.

In addition to her role, Crystal actively contributes her time by serving on multiple advisory boards affiliated with her credit union’s core system provider. Through this work, she collaborates with industry peers to influence system improvements and drive meaningful change that benefits organizations using shared platforms.

Crystal joined the Project Management Institute (PMI) in 2023 and earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in December 2024. She is passionate about continuously expanding her expertise as new technologies and methodologies emerge and is currently pursuing her PMI Certified Professional in Citizen Development (PMI-CPMAI) certification.

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