"What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made in the lives of others."

Ebony was born and raised in California. After graduating from high school, she joined the United States Navy where she served on active duty for 4 years and received an honorable discharge. Upon completion of her service, she entered the legal field in the private sector. She began her career as a civil servant in 2009 and has held various positions at the United States Departments of Justice and Defense. 

Mrs. Wright is the founder and president of the S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation, a nonprofit organization that awards scholarships to students in Suffolk, Virginia. Since 2014, the Foundation has awarded over $100K in scholarships to 46 students in Suffolk, VA. Ebony is very active in her community and supports numerous non-profit, faith-based and volunteer organizations.  She is a graduate of Saint Leo University where she earned a B.A. in Criminology and a MBA.