Schuyler County Appoints New Director of Veterans Services

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Schuyler County has a new Director of Veterans Services. Crystal Kawski’s appointment was announced at the County Legislature’s August meeting.

As Director, Kawski will be responsible for overseeing the Veterans Service Agency, focusing on expanding outreach, advocating for the needs of veterans in the county and overall management of the department.

Kawski is a veteran of the United States Army and has worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and as a veterans service representative. She holds a bachelor’s degree in non-profit/public/organizational management from Ashford University and a master’s degree from Kaplan University.

Reflecting on her new role, Kawski expressed, “I’m honored to join Schuyler County’s Veterans Service Agency. As an Army Veteran myself, wife of an Army Veteran, and mom of an Army Veteran, I’m eager to work with the team to ensure our veterans receive the support and resources they deserve, and I look forward to making a positive impact on the lives of our veterans and their families.”