Crissy Haslam (née Garrett, born November 1958) is an American philanthropist and children's and education advocate.
[2] Later on in her youth, Haslam's family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where she attended Saint Mary's Episcopal School.
Haslam's activities as first lady focused on encouraging parents to become more engaged in children's education and reading proficiency.
[5] On June 1, 2012, Haslam launched the Read20 Family Book Club, which had the goal to boost childhood literacy.
[1][5] Haslam has served and volunteered for community organizations, such as the Love Kitchen, a provider of meals for Knoxville’s poor and home-bound population.