Tonia Paris was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. At an early age her parents began turning to drug abuse, leaving her in the care of her grandmother whom would raise her and her baby brother. Now an adult with two young children of her own, Tonia Paris has made a commiment to become a voice to children similar to hers and her brother's. She has created a stable career and educational background in healthcare while also taking time to support various health and community issues important to her beliefs.