Crystal Distin

Crystal Distin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data science and analytics, currently serving as Senior Director of Data Science and Data Engineering for Messenger at Meta since July 2015. Prior roles at Meta include Director of Data Science for Messenger and Senior Manager of Data Science for Facebook Growth. Crystal's background also includes significant contributions at Expedia, Inc., where roles spanned from Senior Manager of Analytics for Hotwire to Data Science Manager for Messenger Growth. Crystal holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business and a BS in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology from UCLA. Additionally, Crystal has experience in leadership and development within MBA Women International and project management in environmental science with SWAPE, LLC.