Biography

Crystal Lett is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 11th district, which includes the communities of Dublin and Hilliard in Franklin County. She was sworn into the 136th Ohio General Assembly on January 1, 2025.

Born and raised in Hilliard, Ohio, Lett graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School. She earned a degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University in 2008.

Before entering politics, Lett worked as a case manager at North Central Mental Health, assisting children aged 14 to 21 with severe mental illnesses. Her personal experiences, including the loss of her brother to suicide and caring for her son with a complex genetic disorder, have deeply influenced her commitment to mental health advocacy.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University

• Political Experience:

  • Elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, District 11, in 2024
  • Serves as Ranking Member of the House Children and Human Services Committee
  • Advocate for mental health policy and women's political engagement
  • Founder of The Salon Lab Columbus, a bipartisan organization supporting women's entry into politics