Melanie Gamble, ABR, C2EX, CRB, CRS, PSA, SFR, SRS, AHWD, RENE | An author, speaker, and industry advocate with over 23 years’ experience assisting financially stressed homeowners in every market. Melanie is a nationally recognized thought leader on the social and financial impact of short sales and foreclosures. In 2023, Melanie was appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors as well as currently serving on the Governor’s Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity. Melanie is a graduate of the National Association of Realtors Leadership Academy as well as Maryland Realtors Leadership Academy. She was the 2022 President of the Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS® and currently serves on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for Maryland Realtors as well as being a RPAC Trustee. A two-time graduate of Florida A&M University, Melanie holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and master’s degree in public administration. While in graduate school, Melanie became the first woman and youngest Executive Director of the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators. Her proudest moment came during the 1994 legislative session when she had the opportunity to work directly with the descendants of Rosewood. She lobbied exceptionally hard for the introduction and passage of the Rosewood bill, which awarded the descendants of Rosewood, FL over three million dollars in reparations. Melanie is author of the book, “Unintended Consequences – The Great Recession’s Impact on Communities of Color” and she is co-author with renowned author and coach Jack Canfield in the book “The Big Secret.” When Melanie gets those rare, precious moments of “me time,” she enjoys cozying up to a delightful book, shopping, and giving herself a little spa rejuvenation.