Matice Wright facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Matice Wright-Springer
Ensign Wright in 1993
Born	1965 Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Matice Wright-Springer (born in 1965) made history. She was the first African-American woman to become a naval flight officer in the United States Navy.

Early Life and Education

Matice Wright-Springer was born in 1965. She grew up in Annapolis, Maryland. She went to Annapolis High School there.

She later studied at the United States Naval Academy. There, she earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences. After serving in the Navy, she continued her education. She earned a master's degree in business administration from Johns Hopkins University. She also got another master's degree. This one was in public administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.

Career Highlights

Matice Wright-Springer graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1988. In 1989, she became a pioneer. She was the first African-American woman to become a flight officer in the U.S. Navy. She served on active duty for eight years.

After her time in the Navy, she worked in the private business world. In 1997, she was chosen as a White House Fellow. This is a special program for young leaders. She worked in the United States Treasury Department.

She also helped manage programs for Sikorsky Aircraft. These programs involved international military helicopters. Later, she became a main director. She worked on industrial policy at the United States Department of Defense.

In 2016, former president Barack Obama appointed her to a special board. She joined the United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors. She still serves on this board today. She also became a vice president at ManTech International. In March 2021, Matice became a senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton.