Cristal Juarez Garica

Cristal was born to a migrant family in the San Joaquin Valley. She is the oldest of three daughters born to Bulmaro and Hilda Juarez. She is the first person in her family to attend college, currently; she is a 4th year student at California State University, Fresno, and a Child Development Major. Cristal has been involved with Youth and Young adult Ministry for 8 years.  She has been actively involved as a participant, team member, team leader, retreat coordinator, event coordinator, and youth ministry coordinator.

Cristal was also the Speaker Coordinator for the Bishop John Steinbock Hispanic Ministry Convocation in 2011 as an intern for the Diocese of Fresno, Office of Ministries. Currently, Cristal is the Ministry Coordinator for Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center as well the Youth Ministry Coordinator for Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Hanford, Ca.