ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Monica Wright, a REALTOR® with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland in Millersville, graduated from the Maryland REALTORS®’ Leadership Academy, a leadership development program that builds leaders for the industry and in the communities they serve.
“We’re always thrilled to celebrate a new class of Leadership Academy graduates,” said Jenn Klarman, Chair of the Leadership Academy Advisory Group. “We’re especially proud of Monica and the leadership she brings to our REALTOR® community—locally through Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS® (SMAR), and beyond, at the state and national levels.”
Licensed in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, Wright brings a multifaceted passion for real estate, property management, and professional coaching to her work. Drawing from a successful background in retail—rising from store co-manager to district manager—she has cultivated a strong foundation in customer service and team leadership. In Southern Maryland, Wright has become a respected leader within the REALTOR® community. She currently serves as the Director for Charles County for SMAR, chairs its Commercial/Industrial Committee, and is an active member of both the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Committee and the Maryland REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Committee. Wright’s commitment to professional growth is reflected in her industry designations, including AHWD (At Home with Diversity), ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), and C2EX (Commitment to Excellence).
The mission of the Leadership Academy is to build tomorrow’s strong leaders today: leaders who can address the challenges facing real estate with professionalism, transparency, and leadership.
The Leadership Academy vets hundreds of applications annually to select a diversified group of qualified members for the prestigious program. The program consists of seven sessions held monthly between October and April designed to develop leadership skills and competencies. Courses include legislation and advocacy, communication skills, and relationship management and networking. Most who enter the program go on to serve in leadership capacities within their communities and with Maryland REALTORS® at the state level.
“As a 2011 Leadership Academy graduate, the insight that I received from the programming really set the stage for me to make more of a difference in our industry,” said Cheryl Abrams Davis, 2025 President, Maryland REALTORS®. “Today, we’re celebrating 19 new leaders in the industry. It will be exciting to see how they shape the future of real estate in the months and years to come.”