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Meet Our Founder
Krystal A.
Krystal Augustine
is the founder of Six Seventeen, a motivational speaking platform dedicated to helping people belong,
grow, and become one step and one message at a time. Through heartfelt speaking, event hosting, and community engagement, Krystal creates safe, uplifting spaces where individuals can reimagine their lives and boldly step into who they’re becoming. Born from lived experience, Six Seventeen was built through both trials and triumphs. Krystal’s journey inspired her to help others stay courageous no matter what life looks like now and to reimagine their futures with purpose and hope.
#Belong.Grow.Become
As a vibrant community activist
based in New Haven, Connecticut, Krystal has served her city in many impactful roles from serving as a Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children to being a
mentor, speaker, and advocate throughout the New Haven Public Schools. She is a tireless champion for youth, families, and professionals seeking growth, healing, and transformation.
In 2022, Krystal launched the acclaimed “I Belong: Having a Seat at the Table in the Workplace”
series in collaboration with the Yale Schwarzman Center. These interdisciplinary sessions and mixer events create brave spaces for authentic dialogue around workplace, school, and community experiences reminding attendees that while we may look different on the surface, our shared hopes and humanity unite us.
ince the age of 16, Krystal has mentored and advocated for women, men, and youth always with the belief that anyone can transform. She is passionate about career development, resource-sharing, and helping others thrive from the inside out.
Outside her work, Krystal finds joy in motherhood, proudly raising her two sons, Christopher and Malachi. She’s known for her infectious smile, soulful cookin “seasoned with love,” spontaneous song choruses (yes, she has a lyric for everything!), and the occasional two-step that lights up every room.
Krystal is more than a speaker she’s a movement. Through Six Seventeen, she helps others find the courage to belong, grow, and become.
Krystal has been honored to serve as:
• Keynote and Guest Speaker – New Lifestyle Empowerment Lounge (2023)
• Mistress of Ceremonies – 7th Annual Working Women’s Network Recognition Ceremony (2023)
• Mistress of Ceremonies – Yale University Men’s Health Reception (2018)
• Convocation Speaker & Parent Advocate – New Haven Public Schools (2018)
• Former President – New Haven Public Schools City-Wide Parent Team
• Former Member – New Haven Board of Education’s School Facilities Naming Committee
• Cheer & Dance Coach – St. Rita’s Middle School Spirit Squad (2023–2024)
• Mentor – Phenomenal I Am and other youth leadership initiatives
• Committee Member- Yale University Martin Luther King Commemoration
• Panelists at Ivy League Plus Conference-Unlocking Alumni Engagement and Philanthropic Connections (Cornell University 7/2024)
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