Crystel T. Coleman is Chief Operating Officer of H.E.L.P., Inc.  In addition to the responsibilities of this role, she has over 43 years of education and entrepreneurial experiences.

Crystel has earned a Masters in Special Education from Pepperdine University.  She has received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of California, Irvine under the School of Social Ecology.  Additionally, she holds certifications in both general education and special education.  Crystel taught for twenty-five years in both areas.  Mrs. Coleman taught in both Culver City and Los Angeles Unified School Districts, where she served with integrity, commitment and compassion. 

Crystel co-owns her real estate corporation with her broker, and has developed other companies over the past 30 years. She is also presently pioneering an international women’s mission ministry in Haiti. The ministry assists single Haitian women, who have a high school education, to go to college or start a small "cottage industry" in the country of Haiti.

Crystel is also one of the primary founders of Xi Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at UC Irvine, where she continues to support that chapter’s efforts.

Crystel lives in Los Angeles with her husband, children, several grandchildren and wonderful friends. She is committed to helping people and working tirelessly to support others in creating a more fulfilling life.