In New Orleans, we at Gambit have identified the 2019 “40 Under 40″ class.The proud group includes overachievers and do-gooders — those who stand out in the community.Congrats to the Class 2019! Meet them below!Krystal Hardy Allen, 34CEO K. Allen ConsultingSenior director of programs, policy and strategy, Propellerwww.kallenconsulting.org | Instagram: @k.allen.consulting | Twitter: k_allen_consultsKrystal Hardy Allen grew up wanting to be an elementary school teacher but ended up working in school administration. Now, she works as a community and policy advocate for programs aimed at making schools more equitable.“As an educator, African-American woman and a first-generation college graduate, I am committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure that we build life-changing, equitable and liberating school environments where all of our children can thrive,” she says. “Ensuring that the perspectives of children and families are honored and centered in the process is deeply important to me.”Allen first came to New Orleans in 2011, working as an assistant principal for KIPP New Orleans schools. She also built a consulting practice, coaching principals and training teachers in 196 schools across the country on building schools that serve all races equally — increasing family and community engagement, data-driven instruction and teacher leadership.Propeller, a…