Melanie Gamble is an author, speaker, real estate expert and entrepreneur. As the owner of 212 Degrees Realty, LLC, Melanie delights in being surrounded by a team of highly trained and committed Realtors® who serve the Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia markets. Helping people to own and keep their homes is not only a business endeavor but a personal passion and a spiritual mission for her. As a cancer survivor, Melanie is acutely aware of how precious life and time are for all of us; she seeks to help others realize their dreams and make the most of what they are given. 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 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 currently serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors at Maryland Realtors. 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. Additionally, she was the 2022 President of the Prince George’s County Association of Realtors. Her service to the real estate industry is vast with numerous other committee services as well as classes taught, and keynotes given. 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.”