Mariah Sinclair Humphries is a Mvskoke Nation citizen. With more than twenty-five years of vocational ministry service and a master’s degree in theology, she is a speaker and writer at the intersection of faith and justice. Mariah is the Executive Director for the Center for Formation, Justice, and Peace.
By Anyra Caro
I first met Mariah during a webinar she led for Texas Baptist Women in Ministry on racism. As she spoke so compassionately, I knew right away I wanted to be her friend. Her words about racial justice, especially Native justice, were so heartfelt that they stirred something in me.
Mariah isn’t loud or flashy, but her quiet presence is powerful. She doesn’t need the spotlight — I was drawn to her because she’s real. She’s thoughtful, kind, and steady.
Mariah has a way of inviting reflection without judgment. She helps us recognize our biases and rethink the ways colonial thinking still shapes our world.
Mariah reminds us that real change means learning to love better, to see each person as made in God’s image, and to live with compassion, humility, and care. She also calls us to pay attention to Native history and communities — not just to confront hard truths, but to celebrate their wisdom, heritage, strength, and beauty.
Mariah inspires me to keep learning and keep growing. Her life is a gift, full of grace, encouragement, and quiet strength.
—Anyra Cano is Director of Programs and Outreach at Faith Works.
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