Proudly born and raised in Baltimore, Mack has taken her passion for African diasporic foodways and transformed it into a dynamic and thought-provoking body of work. Through her progressive practices, she conceptualizes and constructs spaces and objects that invite the community to engage with food and the natural world in multi-dimensional ways that elicit a sensory call and response, acting as a transformative tool for all.

As a neurodivergent Black woman, she brings a unique perspective to her craft, drawing inspiration from her own experiences and heritage. With Mack's autism, she experiences impaired interoception, which affects her ability to identify physical pain, hunger, and thirst. Interestingly enough, this has shaped her wildly-original relationship with food and nature in a way that wholeheartedly embraces the layers of her identity. She is self-taught and has honed her skills through years of dedicated study and experimentation. 

Formerly a baker, Mack now largely works as a food designer, along with being social practice artist, and herbalist. Her innovative approach to food and design has captured the attention of media outlets such as The New York Times, NPR, Food & Wine, and MOLD magazine. These profiles have shone a light on her work and her commitment to exploring food and nature beyond the limits of traditional consumption. Krystal uses food design to construct spaces for dialogue and inquiry into the cultivation — or lack thereof — of sustainable and accessible practices supporting or hindering reparative futures for marginalized communities.

She has been named a “Woman to Watch” by the Baltimore Sun and featured on Cherry Bombe magazine's 100 Women in Food list, as a food industry “Change Agent.” In 2023, Mack was awarded the United States Artist Fellowship in Architecture & Design, becoming the first artist in the history of the USA Fellowship to be honored for working with food.

Mack's work is a powerful expression of her vision and creativity, and it has the ability to inspire and connect people across cultures and backgrounds. Through her art and design, she is leading the way in reimagining the very concept of food consumption and helping to create a much more inclusive and sustainable food system.