Candice Marie Benbow

A theologian, essayist, columnist, baker, and educator whose work gives voice to Black women's shared experiences of faith, healing, and wholeness. Named by Sojourners as one of '10 Christian Women Shaping the Church in 2020,' she holds degrees from Tennessee State University, North Carolina Central University, and Duke Divinity School. She is the founder of Zion Hill Media Group and established The LouiseMarie Foundation in memory of her mother to support HBCU nursing students and community mental health projects.