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Crystal Distin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data science and analytics, currently serving as Senior Director of Data Science and Data Engineering for Messenger at Meta since July 2015. Prior roles at Meta include Director of Data Science for Messenger and Senior Manager of Data Science for Facebook Growth. Crystal's background also includes significant contributions at Expedia, Inc., where roles spanned from Senior Manager of Analytics for Hotwire to Data Science Manager for Messenger Growth. Crystal holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business and a BS in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology from UCLA. Additionally, Crystal has experience in leadership and development within MBA Women International and project management in environmental science with SWAPE, LLC.
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Meta’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Formerly known as Facebook, Meta is now the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Reality Labs. Billions of users around the world use Meta apps and products to connect with others, find communities, and grow businesses. Facebook was founded in 2004, initially as a community for colleges and universities. It has since grown into a global platform with features including the News Feed, Stories, Groups, Watch, Marketplace, Reels, Dating, all aimed at helping people share life's moments and discuss what's happening, nurture and build relationships, discover and connect to interests, and create economic opportunity. Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012. Instagram Feed, Stories, Reels, Video, Live, Shops, and messaging are places where people and creators can express themselves and push culture forward through photos, video, and private messaging, and connect with and shop from their favorite businesses. Meta has two messaging apps: Messenger and WhatApp. Messenger allows chat, audio and video calls, and Rooms, while WhatsApp is best known as a secure messaging application facilitating private communication. More recently, Meta has moved into the augmented virtual reality space with Reality Labs. Meta Quest lets people defydistance with cutting-edge VR hardware, software, and content. Facebook Portal video calling devices help friends and families stay connected andshare the moments that matter in meaningful ways.