Krystal Spear

Director of Operations and Systems

Born and raised on Oʻahu, Krystal found a passion for media production through scriptwriting and broadcast journalism opportunities in school. She completed her bachelor's degree in Communication at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 2023 and has worked in the Operations team at Hawai‘i Public Radio since August 2022. In the future, she hopes to further the fields of public and educational media here in Hawai‘i.

Classical Music Conversations

Krystal Spear on Classical Pacific

Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba, Krystal Spear

An amazing person to work for, to work with, and most likely the best concert buddy anyone could ask for, Krystal Spear, Director of Operations at Hawaiʻi Public Radio, talks about dating apps and music compatibility.
Classical Music Conversations

Staff Picks: Krystal Spear

Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba, Krystal Spear

Hawaiʻi Public Radio's Operations Manager, Krystal Spear is a familiar voice on HPR-2. The announcer of our weekly shows grew up playing oboe and English horn in school band and with the Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony. Spear highlights some of her favorite music, reminding us that music never leaves us, and that "Band Geek" is an acceptable label.