Crystal Pruitt, MBA

Crystal Pruitt is a communications strategist, educator, entrepreneur, and community leader with more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, and marketing. She brings real-world experience from the corporate, government, education, and nonprofit sectors into the classroom, helping students connect business communication concepts to today's workplace.

As an Adjunct Instructor at St. Petersburg College, Crystal teaches Business Communication with an emphasis on practical skills students can immediately apply—from professional writing and presentations to teamwork, digital communication, and building a strong professional brand.

Crystal holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Eckerd College. She is also the owner of Pruitt Marketing & Promotions and is passionate about helping others communicate with confidence, think strategically, build meaningful connections, and prepare for their next professional journey.