Crystal D. Charley-Sibley, MBA, is a consummate Civil Rights activist, community organizer and advocate. The proud wife and mother is a patient advocate for Black maternal health and is the Founder of Melanin and Motherhood.
Having undergone a high-risk pregnancy, resulting in pre-eclampsia, an emergency cesarean, and preterm birth, it was this experience that led to the founding of Melanin and Motherhood in 2017. She created this platform for Black mothers to unify around their unique journey through motherhood.
It is also through this platform and Salvation and Social Justice, Crystal advocates for policies and legislation that will address the tremendous disparities in Black maternal health, that too often result in high Black maternal morbidity, mortality, preterm birth and Black infant mortality.
Having recently completed the Shafia Monroe Consulting (SMC) Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Certification program, Crystal is an SMC Doula, who provides comprehensive, continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother and father/partner, from beginning to end, giving prenatal and postpartum doula services. Her services are Afrocentric, wholistic and culturally sensitive.
Ms. Charley-Sibley, also serves as the Maternal Justice Subcommittee Co-Chair for Thrive NJ.
Crystal remains grounded in her community activism, serving as the 2nd Vice-President and Annual Convention Chair of the New Jersey State Conference NAACP. She is the immediate Past President of the Southern Burlington County Branch of the NAACP, where she continues to serve the Branch as the current Women in NAACP (W.I.N.) Chair.
Ms. Charley-Sibley is also the Director of Black Health Equity, for Salvation and Social Justice. As the Director of Black Health Equity, for Salvation and Social Justice, Crystal leverages relationships built over the course of her Civil Rights work, community engagement, and over 15 years of professional experience in social services, when executing the mission of liberation and justice.
It is with Salvation and Social Justice the intersectionality of Crystal’s passions and skill sets manifest to move the needle toward liberation and equity, for Black people in all healthcare spaces.
The Morristown, New Jersey native is a proud Alumnae of the HBCU, Delaware State University, where she attained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, with a concentration in Criminal Justice. She then furthered her education at Strayer University, earning a Master’s in Business Administration, specializing in Public Administration.
Her dedication and advocacy has also led to print, online, and television features in The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Burlington County Times, the Grio, The Moorestown Sun, Front Runner New Jersey, The Trentonian, Fox29, and 6ABC.
Recognized for her commitment to civil rights, women’s empowerment and leadership, she has been the recipient of several awards, including the 2014 Southern Burlington County NAACP Nelson B. Rivers, III Membership Excellence Award; 2015 New Jersey State Conference NAACP Torch Bearer’s Award; 2017 The Prestige Society’s Phenomenal Woman Award; 2017 Southern Burlington County NAACP Leadership Award; 2018 New Jersey State Conference NAACP Branch of the Year Award; and the 2019 Burlington County Outstanding Woman of the Year Award for Community Service.
Crystal is a proud Legacy, and member of Jack and Jill of America Incorporated. She is also a member of the National Council of Negro Women.
Crystal Charley-Sibley is also a sought speaker with WordsEmpower Speakers Bureau, who regularly presents at conventions and on panels focusing on civil rights, systemic racism, diversity and inclusion, Black maternal health, reproductive justice, and healthcare equity.
"It takes a village!" Unified. Melanin and Motherhood is committed to the principles of liberation and health equity for Black mothers and babies.
Having undergone a high-risk pregnancy, resulting in pre-eclampsia, an emergency cesarean, and preterm birth, it was this experience that led to the founding of Melanin and Motherhood in 2017. She created this platform for Black mothers to unify around their unique journey through motherhood.
It is also through this platform and Salvation and Social Justice, Crystal advocates for policies and legislation that will address the tremendous disparities in Black maternal health, that too often result in high Black maternal morbidity, mortality, preterm birth and Black infant mortality.
Having recently completed the Shafia Monroe Consulting (SMC) Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Certification program, Crystal is an SMC Doula, who provides comprehensive, continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother and father/partner, from beginning to end, giving prenatal and postpartum doula services. Her services are Afrocentric, wholistic and culturally sensitive.
Ms. Charley-Sibley, also serves as the Maternal Justice Subcommittee Co-Chair for Thrive NJ.
Crystal remains grounded in her community activism, serving as the 2nd Vice-President and Annual Convention Chair of the New Jersey State Conference NAACP. She is the immediate Past President of the Southern Burlington County Branch of the NAACP, where she continues to serve the Branch as the current Women in NAACP (W.I.N.) Chair.
Ms. Charley-Sibley is also the Director of Black Health Equity, for Salvation and Social Justice. As the Director of Black Health Equity, for Salvation and Social Justice, Crystal leverages relationships built over the course of her Civil Rights work, community engagement, and over 15 years of professional experience in social services, when executing the mission of liberation and justice.
It is with Salvation and Social Justice the intersectionality of Crystal’s passions and skill sets manifest to move the needle toward liberation and equity, for Black people in all healthcare spaces.
The Morristown, New Jersey native is a proud Alumnae of the HBCU, Delaware State University, where she attained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, with a concentration in Criminal Justice. She then furthered her education at Strayer University, earning a Master’s in Business Administration, specializing in Public Administration.
Her dedication and advocacy has also led to print, online, and television features in The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Burlington County Times, the Grio, The Moorestown Sun, Front Runner New Jersey, The Trentonian, Fox29, and 6ABC.
Recognized for her commitment to civil rights, women’s empowerment and leadership, she has been the recipient of several awards, including the 2014 Southern Burlington County NAACP Nelson B. Rivers, III Membership Excellence Award; 2015 New Jersey State Conference NAACP Torch Bearer’s Award; 2017 The Prestige Society’s Phenomenal Woman Award; 2017 Southern Burlington County NAACP Leadership Award; 2018 New Jersey State Conference NAACP Branch of the Year Award; and the 2019 Burlington County Outstanding Woman of the Year Award for Community Service.
Crystal is a proud Legacy, and member of Jack and Jill of America Incorporated. She is also a member of the National Council of Negro Women.
Crystal Charley-Sibley is also a sought speaker with WordsEmpower Speakers Bureau, who regularly presents at conventions and on panels focusing on civil rights, systemic racism, diversity and inclusion, Black maternal health, reproductive justice, and healthcare equity.
"It takes a village!" Unified. Melanin and Motherhood is committed to the principles of liberation and health equity for Black mothers and babies.
