We orchestrate political and philanthropic wins for trailblazers. 

Hi I’m Crystal Mara Young!

As CEO of aPolitically.Pink, I’m not just a lobbyist but a political maestro. I weave together diverse strategies, orchestrating victories in seemingly impossible arenas like a seasoned conductor. Over two decades, I’ve ventured into diverse fields such as arts management, branding, fundraising, and elections. My crowning achievement? Elevating the Utah Cultural Alliance (UCA) from a modest $25,000 in 2010 to an impressive $1.1 million today. At UCA, I navigated complex policy negotiations, secured landmark agreements with powerhouses like the NRA, and led a 687% surge in nonprofit arts funding.

Having honed my skills from a life steeped in resilience, I channel my background to influence change where it matters. Before UCA, my journey spanned eight years in consulting (branding/PR, fundraising, event planning, and  elections) and another seven capturing younger audiences for Utah Symphony | Utah Opera. I’ve received numerous awards and held pivotal roles on dozens of boards and founded two: the Salty Cricket Composers Collective and LDS Dems. I fed the inner polymath with degrees in music theory and composition and audaciously racked up 209 credits through minors in economics, humanities, and marketing. Beyond my career, my family remains my anchor. A mother to 3 incredible kids (2 bio +1 bonus) and 3 furry companions, I co-parent with two wonderful partners and my bestie ex-husband. Underneath the successes lies personal complexity: overcoming childhood sexual abuse, embracing my neurodiversity and bisexuality, and drawing strength from my LDS roots and music. My story isn’t defined by these challenges, but by the resilience they fostered, evoking the mettle of a Stanza Stark.

My method: harness political capital, design long-term strategies with clear benchmarks, and foster trust through relatable communication and unwavering authenticity. From my progressive activist roots to Democratic Party leadership and now as a Republican state delegate, my commitment remains steadfast: effective, unbiased non-tribal politics. In an industry rife with chameleons, unfiltered authenticity earns me trust and respect. I’m not in this just to play the lobbying game; I aim to reshape it.