Krystal Paco San Agustin Press Secretary Office of the Governor of Guam
Krystal Paco-San Agustin is a woman to watch. For almost a decade, she delivered nightly headlines and hard-hitting news as a KUAM News primetime and weekend anchor and crime reporter. In January 2019, Krystal accepted the position as Press Secretary for the Office of the Governor of Guam. Within the first year of the Leon GuerreroTenorio Administration, she completed an accelerated MPA program at the University of Guam, where she graduated at the top of her class and earned a Certified Manager (CM) credential. While working towards a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification, Krystal has played critical leadership roles in the administration’s response to two public health emergencies, namely a dengue outbreak and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Krystal received her BA in Communication (Mass Media) and Fine Arts (Music) from UOG in Spring 2011. In her spare time, she is an adjunct communication instructor and hopes to help her students combat their fear of public speaking. She is a former host of Nihi!, a locally produced children’s TV show which promotes the CHamoru language and culture through song, dance, and skits. In 2014, she raised funds and awareness for the show and its non-profit, Duk Duk Goose, Inc., during her run for Miss World Guam, a beauty pageant highlighting “Beauty with a Purpose.” Although she did not take home the crown, she won the “People’s Choice Award.” She remains active in local beauty pageants, providing public speaking workshops for contestants. Krystal is an accomplished singer, actress, and saxophonist having performed at Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Her theater credits include Mamma Mia (Tanya), RENT (Maureen), Miss Saigon (Gigi), and Chorus Line (Diana). Currently, she is the lead singer for the local band, Monster Squad. Last year, Krystal married her longtime musician boyfriend, Rob San Agustin. Together, they are the musical duo, Pacstin. Their original music can be streamed on all music streaming platforms.
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