Carolyn Brown, born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is one of the youngest of 11 siblings in a close-knit family of seven sisters and three brothers. Now residing in Maryland, Carolyn is a devoted wife, mother of two sons, grandmother to two grandsons, and mother-in-law to one bonus daughter. She is a proud alumna of Schenley High School, Class of 1986, and a graduate of four years of Biblical Studies under the teachings of Gary Whetstone. She also holds academic credits from the School of Secretary.