After completing her dietetic tech degree in 2015, Krystal joined the Peace Corps and went on to become an award-winning Registered Dietitian. She never imagined that decision would grow into something bigger a decade later.
Krystal Dunham is a home gardener and Registered Dietitian content creator from Tulsa, Oklahoma. With a background in nutrition and food science, marketing, and over a decade of media experience, Krystal has established herself as a trusted voice at the intersection of gardening, grief, and nutrition.
She is the creator behind @krystalgrowstulsa, where she shares gardening, processing sibling loss, and builds community for forgotten mourners. Her 6,700+ engaged followers trust her from planting to harvest and grief to growth. Krystal has partnered with brands including Lowe's, Epic Gardening, and Walmart to create content that resonates with diverse community.
Beyond social media, Krystal is an expert contributor to major publications including VeryWell Health, Men's Health, Well+Good, the American Heart Association, and MSN, bringing her expertise in nutrition and wellness to national audiences. She is an award-winning speaker on topics ranging from food trends and balanced eating to building a private practice and marketing.
Krystal is currently writing her first children's picture book about sibling loss. She is a member of Oklahoma Social Club, a Past-President of the Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and holds both a Master's degree in Nutrition & Food Science and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with a minor in Communication Arts.
In her free time, she is a thrifter and roller derby official AKA Kelly Rollin'. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband.