Melinda Bohannon graduated from Fresno State in 1994 with a BA in Liberal Studies and became a teacher. For many years, she worked with troubled teenagers and their families. In 2004 she and her family began working with foster children. Melinda has spoken to groups of foster parents and recovery groups on matters of dealing with troubled children. Melinda lives with her husband, Richard, and their children Joshua, Caleb, and Cheyenne.