Crystal Laborero is a band member of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. She is presently the Manager of Aski Financial. Crystal has extensive experience in Aboriginal human resource issues as well as community development. Previous to her existing role, Crystal was Director of Aboriginal Relations for United Way of Winnipeg where she was charged with the responsibility to develop a first of its kind strategy that builds and enhances relationships with the Aboriginal community. Crystal was also pivotal in the development of the Aboriginal Employment Initiative with the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the Business Council of Manitoba. This initiative was the first of it's kind in Canada as it brought together two major business groups, two levels of government and representation from a national Aboriginal organization.

Crystal also spent 10 years working with Royal Bank Financial Group in many capacities ranging from management to human resources where she specialized in the Recruitment & Retention of Aboriginal employees. She was also part of the team to open the first on-reserve branch for the Royal Bank in Manitoba located at Peguis First Nation.