Chrystal Mars Baker is a proud Narragansett/Niantic citizen, educator, and advocate whose work is rooted in family, community, and cultural preservation. With more than 30 years of experience in education and community advocacy, she is passionate about researching, sharing history, and fostering meaningful dialogue that uplifts Native voices and Indigenous perspectives. Guided by the values of integrity, hard work, and spirituality passed down through her maternal and paternal Tribal lineages, her work reflects a deep commitment to community and cultural preservation.

Chrystal serves as Education Manager at Tomaquag Museum, where she develops and leads educational programming for learners of all ages and works to bring Indigenous perspectives and histories into meaningful public learning experiences. She holds a B.S. in Secondary Education/Social Studies from the University of Rhode Island and has a particular interest in the impact of American education on Native peoples and the representation of Indigenous history in educational settings. She serves on the boards of Rhode Island Humanities, The Jonnycake Center for Hope, and the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association.

Grounded in the legacy of her ancestors and inspired by her family, Chrystal is committed to helping others understand the history and experiences of Indigenous peoples, with particular emphasis on Narragansett history, culture, and perspectives. She also believes that understanding the fuller history of Rhode Island and surrounding communities—including the many peoples and cultures that have shaped them—is essential to how we understand the places we call home. Through education, advocacy, public speaking, and community engagement, she works to create opportunities for greater understanding, respect, and connection across communities and generations.