Born and raised in St. Louis, Mallory joined The Mission Continues staff in October 2010. Previously, she served for three years as the Director of Advancement for Center for Women in Transition, a local nonprofit aimed at reducing the recidivism rate in Missouri.

Mallory is passionate about the nonprofit sector in St. Louis and was one of the four founders of the local chapter of YNPN, the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. The organization empowers young nonprofit professionals with the skills and resources necessary to become the future leaders of a strong and vibrant St. Louis.  She  served as the chapter's President in 2010-2011. In addition to YNPN, she serves on Mayor Slay's Vanguard Cabinet, a young professionals advisory board.

Mallory is a proud alumna of Nerinx Hall. She graduated summa cum laude from Bradley University with a Bachelors degree in Communication.

Mallory is passionate about showcasing the strengths and leadership of this generation of veterans and is personally inspired by her grandfather, a 91-year-old World War II veteran.