About
Dr. Krystal Folk-Nagua, DSW, LMSW, is an educator, social worker, and organizational leader with over a decade of experience advancing equity, inclusion, and systems change across educational and nonprofit settings. As an Inclusive Systems Consultant, she partners with school communities to strengthen inclusive practices, foster trauma-informed environments, and develop sustainable approaches that support students, families, and educators.
Her professional approach is grounded in abolitionist social work, Black feminist thought, and anti-oppressive practice, with a particular emphasis on examining systemic barriers and promoting collaborative, community-centered solutions. Through her work, Dr. Folk-Nagua seeks to bridge theory and practice, helping educational communities move beyond traditional approaches to inclusion toward meaningful, sustainable institutional transformation.
Dr. Folk-Nagua earned her DSW from NYU, MSW from Columbia University, and BSW from the University at Albany. She is committed to helping schools translate equity-centered principles into meaningful institutional practices that promote belonging, accessibility, and student success.