Winnie Singh was born in Simla, India and grew up in New Delhi after her parents moved there. She graduated from Miranda House, Delhi University with degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. Currently, she is a PhD scholar in Public Health at Jodhpur National University, with her thesis topic being "Domestic Violence and Its Health Implication for the families". Winnie founded Maitri, a non-profit NGO committed to poverty alleviation, education, and health. As the Executive Director of Maitri, she has helped empower many victims of domestic violence and improve the lives of widow mothers in Vrindavan.