MEET DR. PETERSEN

Dr. Crystal Petersen is the Founder and CEO of GEMS (Girls Empowered Mentally for Success), an organization dedicated to empowering girls to reach their highest potential through mental, emotional, and social development. With a deep passion for youth empowerment and community transformation, Dr. Petersen created GEMS to provide girls with safe, nurturing, and inspiring spaces to learn, grow, and lead. Under her visionary leadership, GEMS has become a powerful force for change—offering programs that focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, self-esteem, and personal growth. Dr. Petersen’s commitment to helping girls discover their inner strength continues to inspire a generation of confident, capable, and purpose-driven young women.