Our LEADERSHIP TEAM

Pittsburgh Iota Chapter President

Malinda Morris

"Determined"

New Genesis Line

PICP

Malinda Morris born in East Orange, NY, moved to Pittsburgh, PA, at the age of six. She is a member of The First Church of God and Saints of Christ in Pittsburgh, where she is a Soprano in the choir.

Malinda is a mother to 3 and a proud Damma to 4 girls and 3 boys. She is also the Godmother to 1.

Malinda has a Medical Assistant Diploma from Median School of Allied Health Careers and an Associates of Science in Criminal Justice from Western School of Allied Health. Her drive is to complete her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

She currently works for First National Bank of PA, as a Resolutions Specialist in the Mortgage Collections Department.

Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family, especially her G-Babies who keep her calm and serene.

Favorite Scripture: Romans 8:28

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

Email: morrismalinda49@gmail.com

Dean of Pledges

Pittsburgh Iota Chapter President

Melissa Caldwell

"Perseverance"

"20/20" Vision Line

DOP

Melissa Caldwell is a native of Munhall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a proud mother of 3 sons and 4 daughters and a proud grandmother of 11. Ms. Caldwell has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services Management and a Master of Arts Degree in Adult Education and Training. She is currently employed at Transitional Services Inc. as a Housing Project Coordinator and the owner of Rings and Blings, LLC and partner of Boss Best Friends, LLP.

Ms. Caldwell loves spending quality time with family and friends. She truly believes that everyone deserves to be treated with respect no matter what their calling in life is. She has a passion for children especially those who have lost a mother at an early age. She mentors teen girls utilizing the Woman In Me curriculum teaching young ladies to know their worth. Ms. Caldwell is also co-facilitator of Women Within. A safe space program for adult women to share in a safe space with no judgements. She truly is a servant after God's heart. Her mothering nature is a viable asset to our organization. Her bonding elicits a strong cohesiveness among all who come in contact with her.

Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me."

Email: melissacaldwellaiadop@gmail.com

Pittsburgh Iota Chapter Vice President

Courtney Hampton

"Safeguard"

The Shift Line

PICVP

Courtney Joy (Wright) Hampton was born on 8.28 and hails from the East side of Baltimore, Maryland. She grew up in a two-parent home with three sisters and one brother, later raised by her mother and was heavily involved in the church. She kept busy with school, extracurricular lessons, activities and heavily socialized with her friends and family. She moved to the surrounding Pittsburgh area in 2006 and after meeting her husband Eric in 2011, getting married in 2016, they settled into Elizabeth Township in 2019. They now have two toddler children and Mrs. Hampton is currently a Homemaker and heart-shaper. The Hampton family has also been a certified foster and adoptive family for over three years for the state of Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Hampton’s education portfolio includes a certification in Culinary Arts (2010), Associates Degree in Restaurant, Hospitality, Travel, Tourism and Lodging Management from C.C.A.C. (2016), a Childcare Certification (2018) and a Domestic Science Degree from Home Governance University (2022). Her work experience includes a lot of work in the field of food service and restaurant management in impoverished and low income, well populated inner-city areas. Mrs. Hampton also worked as a caregiver to many ages and demographics from childcare, adult care, skilled facility care, persons with physical or intellectual disabilities. She has also engaged in a number of entrepreneurial endeavors such as Catering and Childcare and wishes to continue them in the future.

Once Mrs. Hampton began to have children of her own, she made a decision to rear them personally, lovingly, spiritually and intentionally for their first few years of life (or first few years being placed in her home) and so she stopped working outside of the home and became a Homemaker. She has found immense joy in the rearing of kingdom children and believes that the sharpening of arrows (Psalm 127:3-4) is of the upmost importance and a charge she takes personally and one she considers to be part of her family’s mission. Foster care is also at the center of her heart because it's a personal generational curse she wishes to continue to break and to also break the stigmas that surround it from the side of resource families and children in care.

Mrs. Hampton pledged with The Shift in Spring of 2021 and was the recipient of Alpha Iota Alpha’s 2022 Soror of the year. She joined AIA because several of it's core values aligned with her own personal beliefs. Setting out and bringing forth new believers, taking care of and guiding the youth educationally and spiritually and creating bonds of sisterhood through fellowship and servitude are all amazing things that fill her cup and especially when wearing the pink and brown! Currently Mrs. Hampton fills her days with growing spiritually, taking care of her family and pom-chi Romeo, sorority business, growing mentally and physically fitter, socializing with friends and family, stay-cations and spending time with her nine beautiful godchildren.

“The humility and honorable actions that keep us all representing AIA and bond us all together with our faith, love and forgiveness is such a beautiful and blessed thing to be a part of.” - Courtney Hampton aka Safeguard

Favorite Scripture: Romans 8:28

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

Email: champtonvpaia@gmail.com

Assistant Dean of Pledges

Director of Bonding and Fellowship

Kelley Hill

"Commissioned"

Answer Prayer Line

ADOP

Reverend Kelley Hill is a native of Pittsburgh, PA. She is the mother of Tori, Troy, Tyler, and Taylor. Kelley received her formal education through the Duquesne School District. While being a member of Miracle Temple Church of Duquesne, PA, she decided to go into ministry after the passing of her spiritual father, Reverend A.R. Caldwell, Sr. Prior to his death, she did not have a desire to go into ministry. Thus, she realized that God had plan for her life. It was also the desire of his son, Pastor Timothy Caldwell, Sr., Miracle Temple is where she became a minister of the gospel.

Kelley was seeking more of God, she enrolled in Clark Memorial’s four-year Bible school and graduated in 2011. After graduation, God was calling her in a different direction. She became a member of New Beginnings Church in McKeesport, PA, where she was under leadership of her spiritual parents Bishop and Mrs. Stinston. Kelley began to walk truly in her calling and anointing. She became ordained as a Reverend in 2013 which is a duty she does not take lightly. God had given Elder Kelley a mission to start a women’s group, which later became Divine Angels of Love Outreach.

Reverend Kelley is the Pastor of Community Life, where she runs three Bible studies. She also has a group called Women of Wisdom. However, her most accomplished achievement is that she is on fire for the Lord and always ready to help a sister in need.

Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 61:2

“To proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of the vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn.”

Email: myblessings66@gmail.com

Director of Bonding and Fellowship

Shalise Gardner

"Committed"

"20/20" Vision Line

DOBAF

Shalise Y. Gardner is a Pittsburgh native, she lived in different parts of Pittsburgh. She attended Brashear High School and C.A.P.A High School, where she took dance classes. Shalise later attended Point Park College ~ currently Point Park University and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications. At that time, she had 3 children. Shalise also earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration and Master’s degree in Public Administration - Healthcare. She is a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, where she serves on the Wedding Ministry. Shalise likes to take vacations, long walks, spend quality time with family and friends, laugh, help others, has a relationship with God, and watch her favorite series. Shalise is a children’s book author and owner of Break Every Chain, LLC. She has two books published and working on the third book. Adventures of Sable Brown, Adventures of Sable Brown ~ Under the Sea. The third is called Adventures of Sable Brown ~ Outer Space. The best is yet to come for Shalise.

Favorite Scripture: Matthew 6:33

" But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Email: sylgardner1971@yahoo.com