Melinda Tremaglio was born in Wallingford, Connecticut a very long time ago.In the sixties she joined the Army, where she was discharged for being gay. She served as President of Homestead Hospice and Shelter in West Hollywood, which created private homes for people with AIDS. She also hosted and produced the television show “Lifestyle Update” from 1985-1990.  

After moving to the desert, she hosted a radio show called “OutFront with Melinda” and has produced/directed many other television shows and events in the area. She has served as President of Palm Springs National Organization for Women since 2001 and serves as Vice President of The Well in the Desert feeding the homeless and the working poor since 2008. 


“I believe we must stand up and keep fighting for our rights as women, mothers and sisters.”

Melinda is currently a small business owner of a direct marketing company for the real estate business in the Palm Springs area. You can reach Melinda at melindat@dc.rr.com or 760-333-8304

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