Myrna C. Williams, known as Mernie Baker, was born in New York in 1969. She is a Puerto Rican-Irish artist deeply committed to expressing her cultural identity through her work. Mernie holds a Bachelor of Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University. Her art blends multiple facets of life, combining cultural, historical, and personal experiences. Mernie's exhibitions span the United States, including notable shows in New York, California, and South Carolina. Her art residency in Ellenville, NY, contributed to her ongoing exploration of identity and societal themes.