Malinda Morris was born in East Orange, New Jersey, and moved to Pittsburgh at the age of six. She is a member of The First Church of God and Saints of Christ in Pittsburgh, where she loves singing in the choir as a Soprano.

With a diploma in Medical Assistance and an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Malinda will soon earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Intelligence. She’s looking forward to growing in her career and supporting and advocating for the youth as a Probation Officer.  

Mother of three, proud “Damma” to four granddaughters and three grandsons, and God-mom to two Goddaughters and one Godson, Malinda’s favorite pastime is spending quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren.