Crystal Rommen, LCSW-BACS, is a licensed clinical social worker, homeschool mom, and physician spouse. Crystal currently serves as the director of Louisiana Families for Vaccines. She has worked in direct client practice for the past 13 years, expanding her role to include community organizing and advocacy. Her work spans inpatient, outpatient, and community levels of care for individuals and groups throughout the lifespan. She is passionate about the intersection of public health education and social justice advocacy to empower individuals and communities to improve social determinants of health. Crystal is deeply committed to the HPV vaccination, both personally and professionally. 

"It is so important for me to get my son his HPV vaccination because I want him to be protected from cancer. I want other parents to know that the HPV vaccination can be given starting at age 9 for both girls AND boys!” 

She shared information about her role and partnership with the St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program: “As a vaccine advocate and director of Louisiana Families for Vaccines, St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program has been an invaluable partner and resource for our educational outreach and advocacy efforts. Most recently, we hosted a National Day of Racial Healing panelist and roundtable discussion around the film The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks to explore the intersection of racism and bioethics. St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program has served a vital role in helping us reach our community with accurate vaccine information.”  

“Vaccines save lives,” Crystal emphasized. She chose HPV vaccination for her son and hopes other parents will do the same. She believes spreading this message can protect future generations from all HPV cancers.