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Chrystal Heintz

Chrystal Heintz

Roadtrip Nation

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Chrystal's work combines: Music, Non-Profit Organizations, and Upholding a Cause and Belief

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Day In The Life

Director of Community Development

I work with alumni and musicians to build a community.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    California State University-Fullerton

  • Graduate Degree

    Recording Arts Technology/Technician

    California State University-Fullerton

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Music Directors & Composers:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Organizational Communication, General

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    Has a passion for music, but didn't know it could be a job.

  • 2.

    Went to college and majored in communications.

  • 3.

    Moved to London to study Audio Production.

  • 4.

    Realized I really enjoyed pairing music with video.

  • 5.

    Moved back to the states and found a music internship.

  • 6.

    Got hired on full time to work in the music department and the outreach department.

  • 7.

    Moved into outreach full time to work on developing the Roadtrip Nation communities.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Family:

    You should major in business because it's safe.

  • How I responded:

    Getting a college degree is a lot of work, you should enjoy what you are studying.