Melinda was born and raised in northern New Jersey. After growing up in a Christian home, Melinda really grew in her a faith while attending college. Her heart for service and missions was born during a mission trip to Arizona where Melinda led VBS for children and saw the Gospel impact young lives in a profound way. Melinda completed a degree in liberal arts and English from William Paterson University, after which she met her husband, Andrew.
Melinda and Andrew moved to Roanoke after they married and became members of CTK in 2013. Melinda and Andrew are blessed with three sons: Ethan, Noah, and Silas. As a family, they love to camp, hike and spend time with family, friends, and their dog, Pip. Melinda loves coffee, flowers, and having dance parties in the kitchen. But most of all, Melinda loves children!