Born on August 29, 1968, on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Senator Malone is a seventh generation Virgin Islander and the fifth of six children born to renowned musician and tax consultant, the late Roy Milton Malone of St. Thomas and the former Pauline Leona Monell of St. Croix. His maternal grandparents are the late Daniel Monell and Veronica Innis of Vieques, Puerto Rico and St. Croix, respectively.  His paternal grandparents are the late George Malone of Tortola and Eunice Celestina Barthlett of St. Thomas.  He is also the great-nephew of National Civil Rights Activist, Roy C. Innis (originally of St. Croix) and great-grandson of the late James and Rosa Barthlett; the latter was one of the pillars of the Virgin Islands Democratic Party in the 1950s and 1960s. 

             Senator Malone has distinguished himself as a leader in the Virgin Islands community.  His involvement in a myriad of political, civic and social organizations has been his way of life since he was a child.  Senator Malone’s work experience before his election to the 25^th Legislature of the Virgin Islands included service in all three branches of government on both the local and Federal levels spanning seventeen years.   Most recently, he served as District Manager (STT-STJ) for the Virgin Islands’ fourth elected Delegate to the United States Congress, the Honorable Donna M. Christensen, and was elected to represent Virgin Islands voters on the St. Thomas-St. John Board of Elections.  He was unanimously elected by his colleagues to serve as Chairman of the St. Thomas-St. John District Board of Elections and Vice Chairman of the Virgin Islands Joint Boards of Elections during his four-year term.  His work in the private sector has included management and auditing duties with the Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas, and the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Resort, MASCO (Michael A. Simmonds Company) and Community Motors. Shawn-Michael also worked with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), and the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources.  Furthermore, he served as an Aide to former First Lady, Joan Harrigan-Farrelly and the Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands.

                  Senator Malone’s community involvement record includes his work as the Assistant Director for training of the Sebastien Majorettes and Marching Band, a member of the St. Thomas Humane Society, memberships with the St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Zeta Xi Chapter), the alumni associations of Hampton University and Sts. Peter & Paul School, the Friends of the Library, the Mungo Niles Cultural Dancers, St. Thomas and St. Croix Heritage Dancers and a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Senator Malone is an active member of the Catholic Diocese of St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands with memberships in both Holy Family and Sts. Peter & Paul Parishes.

                 Senator Malone has been recognized by the Virgin Islands Democratic Caribbean Alliance Organization (2001), Sts. Peter and Paul Alumni Association (1995), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (1996), the Federal Bureau of Investigations (1998), U.S. Customs Service (1998), the Sebastien Majorettes & Marching Band (1993 & 2003) and the Virgin Islands Commission on Status and Federal Relations (1989) for his outstanding service to the community, as well as his professional and political accomplishments.

                  Senator Malone attended the Dober and E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary Schools, Bertha C. Boschulte Jr. High School and Eudora Kean and Sts Peter and Paul High School.  He graduated from the latter in 1986 with honors.  Senator Malone obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.  His “A” graded senior thesis entitled, Alternative Modes of Political Relationships Available to the U.S. Virgin Islands by the United States of America, was recommended for publishing by his senior thesis advisor.

                   Senator Malone was the Secretary of the 25^th Legislature and Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations in the 25th Legislature.  Currently in the 26th Legislature, Senator Malone serves as the Liaison to the White House, Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary, member of the Committees on Education and Youth (Vice-Chair), Economic Development and Planning, Government Operations and Labor and Agriculture. Senator Malone was also an ex-officio member of the Virgin Islands Public Services Commission and currently serves as the Chairman of the Virgin Islands Law Revision Commission.

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