A veterinarian, Sylvia Grove grew up Adventist in Virginia. She attended public schools, including university, and has been an Adventist Christian Fellowship leader at her secular university. Although she has the training to work with exotic animals from her studies and time spent in South Africa, Grove is currently on a mission to help the local community with their animals — continue her ministry with young adults. Grove is featured on the cover of the January 2023 Adventist Journey magazine.