Azalea Johnson-Fox, a REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty in Bel Air, MD, graduated from the Maryland REALTORS®’ Leadership Academy, a leadership development program that builds leaders for the industry and in the communities they serve.
“We are always excited to announce a new graduating class of our popular Leadership Academy program,” said Joanie Hynes, Chair of the Leadership Academy Advisory Group. “We’re very proud of Azalea. She will share her new leadership skills where she lives and works: within the communities she serves, with her local real estate board, the Harford County Association of REALTORS®, even serving statewide with Maryland REALTORS® or nationally with the National Association of REALTORS®.”
Already a proven leader in the Harford County, Johnson-Fox has twice served as President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Harford County Network and First Vice President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Maryland. She currently serves as a Director for the Harford County Association of REALTORS®. Johnson-Fox brings to her work a wealth of education, including a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior and an MBA focusing on Project Management.
The mission of the Leadership Academy is to build tomorrow’s strong leaders today, leaders who can address the challenges facing real estate with professionalism, transparency, and leadership.
The Leadership Academy annually reviews applications coming from all corners of the state to select a diversified group of qualified members for the prestigious program. The program consists of seven sessions held monthly between October and April, to develop distinct leadership skills and competencies. Courses include legislative and advocacy, communication skills, and relationship management and networking. Most who enter the program go on to serve in leadership capacities within their communities and with Maryland REALTORS® at the state level.
“For REALTORS®, this is a program that sets you up for success,” said Chris Hill, 2024 Maryland REALTORS® President. “As a graduate myself, I can attest personally how it prepared me not only for my role as President, but locally where I work, as well. The skills I learned in Leadership Academy will last a lifetime.”
