Who we are

Experience you can steer by

TrueNorth Collective, LLC is a safety consulting company bringing together over 30 years of safety experience and a collective 40 years of project management.

Why the compass?

A compass always points true north. That's how we approach safety: a fixed standard that guides every decision on the job, no matter the conditions.

Our team has managed projects and trained crews across decades of real work zones, and every course is taught in person by a certified trainer, so our training is grounded in what actually happens on site.

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Crystal Powell, founder of TrueNorth Collective

Meet our founder

Crystal Powell

TrueNorth Collective is a 100% woman-owned, minority-owned safety consulting company, founded and led by Crystal Powell, a proud Native American.

Crystal brings more than 20 years of project management experience to every engagement. She's known for sharp insight and a diligent, follow-through approach that gets things done right and on time.

Her team has spent over 30 years in safety management with prestigious companies, working hands-on in the field. They share a genuine passion for safety and for teaching others the ins and outs of staying safe on the job, no matter what.

Crystal is also proudly supported by her wonderful husband, whose encouragement and shared commitment to safety help drive everything TrueNorth Collective stands for.

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