Glen E.Ellman
The Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors has named Maribel Gallardo its new director of advocacy and community affairs, responsible for managing legislative, political and community affairs for GFWAR and its members.
“Maribel is an exceptional advocacy professional, and we’re thrilled to add her to the team,” Robert Gleason, CEO of GFWAR, said in a release. “Through her work, she will ensure the voices of Fort Worth Realtors are heard by key lawmakers at the local, state and federal level.”
A Fort Worth native, Gallardo launched her career at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce as an advocacy specialist. She subsequently worked in Mayor Betsy Price’s office an aide, responsible for speech writing and event planning.
“In my role as director of advocacy and community affairs, I am looking to create strong bonds with the community and reaffirm GFWAR’s place as a trusted and sought-out resource,” Gallardo said in the release. “I will work tirelessly to ensure our members are well-represented at all levels of government.”
Gallardo is a member of the SteerFW young leaders group and Center for Transforming Lives Advocacy Committee. She is a former board member of the Tarrant Transit Alliance and a member of Vision Fort Worth. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from TCU.
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