Matice Wright

Wright was born and grew up in Annapolis, Maryland.[2][3] She attended Annapolis High School in her hometown. She received a bachelor's degree in the physical sciences from the United States Naval Academy. After leaving active duty, Wright obtained a master's degree in business administration from Johns Hopkins University.[2] She went on to obtain a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.[3]

Wright graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1988. In 1989, she became the United States Navy's first African-American female flight officer.[4] Wright went on to serve on active duty for eight years.[2] After leaving active duty, she worked in the private sector.[3] In 1997, Wright was appointed a White House Fellow in the United States Treasury Department.[3][2][5] She also worked to manage Sikorsky Aircraft international military helicopter programs. She went on to become the principal director for industrial policy at the United States Department of Defense.[2][3] In fall 2016, former president Barack Obama appointed her to the United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors[6] where she currently serves. She is also now a vice president at ManTech International. In March 2021, Matice became a senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton.