b'Jess JahnkeAssociate DirectorBEACON at Salisbury UniversityRegion: EasternJess, a resident of Ocean City, earned a BS in Economics /Information Systems from Salisbury University. She is active with the AGH Foundation Board, the AGH Auxiliary Group, Believe in Tomorrows Children House By the Sea, and the Galvin Krupp Foundation Board. Jess enjoys skiing, kite surfing, hiking, and music. Deirdra Johnson Associate Vice President of Student AffairsSalisbury UniversityRegion: EasternDeirdra, a resident of Salisbury, earned a BA in Mass Communication from the University of Louisiana, an MA in Mass Communications from Southern University, and a PhD in Organizational Leadership from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She is active with the Shore Leadership Board, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Faith Over Fear Economic Empowerment, and NAACPWicomico Chapter. Deirdra enjoys men-toring at-risk youths, reading, going to concerts, and running. Tasha JonesDirector, Central OperationsMaryland Dept. of TransportationMotor Vehicle AdministrationRegion: CentralTasha, a resident of Baltimore, earned an AA in Business Administration from the Community College of Baltimore County, a BS in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore, and is currently working on an MS in Christian Ministries from Grand Canyon University. She is active with Changing Lives Community Development Corp., and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Tasha enjoys spending time with her family and assisting her church and sorority with community service initiatives. JulyInclusive Leadership, Self Awareness, and Leadership Styleswww.leadershipmd.org33'