Crystal Payne

Crystal Payne is a Lynne Cooper Harvey Fellow in American Culture Studies. In her part-time position as a Community Engagement Fellow, Crystal works closely with local community leaders and advocates in North St. Louis to plan community development events. Her research interests include Caribbean Literature, Migration studies, and Postcolonial studies. Originally from San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, Crystal has lived in Japan, Bonaire, and New York City, where she earned her master’s degree in English at CUNY-Brooklyn College.