Mary Byler

Mary Byler is the founder of The Misfit Amish, an organization dedicated to providing secular support and resources to Amish and ex-Amish survivors. As an educator and advocate for Amish children, she collaborates with other organizations and agencies to provide best practice-based resources for Amish/Plain communities and survivors. A medical coder by profession, Byler also holds a Master certificate in life coaching, multiple certifications in trauma awareness, and specializes in working with survivors from cults and conservative sectarian religious groups.

When Mary isn’t working, they relax with their dog, Freya. They hold a Master’s certificate in life coaching, multiple certifications in trauma awareness, and specialize in working with survivors from cults and conservative sectarian religious groups.