On one of the rainiest days in the year of 1984, Krystle Ashley Frances Allen was born  on May 29. She came into the world with a bang at a tiny start weighing 2lbs and 14 ounces; however, her beginning would not determine her present. Being the eldest of six siblings,  Krystle held many responsibilities as a shoulder to lean on, an ear to listen to, a mouth to bark at and most importantly a positive role model.

Krystle was raised in Newark, New Jersey by Doryann Allen and Richard Whitten Jr. She was schooled kindergarten through eighth grade at Saint Columba Catholic School. Krystle loved school and maintained most of her interest in writing short stories and spelling bees during that part of her education. Although catholic school was her foundation, she always had curiosities about mainstream public school life and remained optimistic that once she completed eight grade, she would experience public high school. However, she was accepted to Saint Vincent’s Academy, an all girls catholic high school. Life at Saint Vincent's  Academy was short lived when she moved to Passaic during her sophmore year of school and attended Passaic High School.
In comparison to the catholic school life, Krystle found public school liberating. Her excitement outside of uniforms and a co-ed population led her to a world of no return. Successfully completing her sophmore year, she did not predict what was ahead  of her for the coming school year. Looking forward to a year of which she would obtain her driver’s permit and a junior prom, she became challenged with a test of endurance.

In the year 2000, Krystle became legally blind due to a malpractice,  in which, she developed a condition called pseudo tumor cerebri. No one ever wakes up with becoming visually impaired on their agenda but then again, there are people going  through worse and do not wake up and say, 'I can get through it today.' Krystle sure did not let it stop her. Within a year of treatment, surgical procedures and the will not to succumb to her obstacle, Krystle was back in school. University High School in Newark, became her new stomping ground. She learned how to soar through new life as a visually impaired student. There were difficult times, but she did not yield and soon received her diploma graduating in the class of 2003.

During that same year, she worked at her first job post her disability in Old Navy clothing store. 'What if I cannot' stood far away from Krystle’s frame of mind, especially, when she pursued higher education at Essex County College (ECC). There she majored in Social Science and was also Vice President of the Social Work Student Association, delegating and participating in community initiatives. Still looking forward in 2005, Krystle was selected along  with 11 other U.S. citizens as a delegate Ambassador Exchange Student on a trip to Japan with a non profit organization known as Mobility International USA. There she indulged in Japanese customs, advocacy for disabled residents in Tokyo, Japan and workshops. This opportunity opened the doors for her immensely, when soon after she received the State Assembly Resolution for Outstanding Community Service and the Governor’s Proclamation for Outstanding Achievement.

Shortly after, she became an Americorp National Community Corporation member with La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc. There Krystle shadowed social workers in areas involving domestic violence, youth enrichment programs and community relations. She even developed an expo for Newark youths to obtain summer employment due to a hiring deficit during the year of 2007.

Krystle's passion for her community and its rejuvenation keeps her striving for bigger and better attributes of life. Nothing can hold down a person full of strength and perseverance. Currently, she is a disability advocate in Big And Beautiful Says It All (BABS) Social Club, a Substitute Teacher for the Montclair School District and a Counselor at the YMCA of Montclair. Now serving as the CEO and Founder of Eyes Like Mine, Inc., supporting people who suffer from all levels of vision loss and a prime example of making the best out of what could have been the worst. She is a woman of courage, compassion, and sincerity. Life still has so much in store for her with more opportunities. Throughout it all she stands tall and strong expecting nothing less than the best.