Invited Speakers

Malinda Griffin, MNAA

Malinda founded Malinda Griffin & Co in 1990 in the Upstate of South Carolina, working as a Certified Residential Appraiser and Real Estate Abstractor.  Clients include lending institutions, appraisal management companies, attorneys, accountants, and private work.  In 2018, Malinda expanded her scope to offer South Carolina Appraiser and Realtor Continuing Education.  Malinda served as President of SCPAC in 2020 and continues to serve as the SCPAC Education Committee Chair and Coalition Manager.   Malinda was elected to the NAA Board of Directors in 2021 and installed as President in 2024.  Malinda continues to serve on many of the NAA Committees. Malinda is also the 2025 Chair of TAFAC (The Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council) and delegate for NAA and ATA. Malinda's passion for the Appraisal profession shines as she does her part to assist fellow peers stay up to date on the profession/industry through education and industry information.  Malinda currently has two Appraiser Trainees working under her license.  Malinda often moderates/shares in the Real Estate Appraisal Talk rooms on Clubhouse.

Malinda is a member of the National Association of Appraisers (MNAA) and holds the HMS (Home Measurement Specialist) and Appraisal Review Certifications.  She is also licensed in South Carolina as a Continuing Education Instructor for appraisers and realtors.