b'Emerging Leader Program 1st Class ProfilesLauren McDermottProgram ManagerSalisbury University/ESRGCRegion: EasternLauren, a resident of Salisbury, earned a BS in Geography and an MS in GIS Management from Salisbury University. She is a longtime member and previous executive committee member of Maryland State GIS Information Committee (MSGIC), has volunteered with child-driven program, Destination Imagination, as team manager, and is active in her childrens schools. Lauren is a birding enthusiast, F1 racing fan, and loves live music.Danette Nguyen CEOBallston Business Improvement DistrictRegion: CapitalDanette, a resident of Arlington, earned a BS in Marketing and a BS in Management Information Systems from George Mason University. She is active with the National Cathedral School International Committee and is a Maryland Public Policy Conflict Resolutions fellow. Danette enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, and traveling.Chase PowellDirector of DevelopmentGreen Street Housing, LLCRegion: EasternChase, a resident of Salisbury, earned a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland College Park. Chase is active in Maryland Leadership Workshops and a beginners meditation group he started locally. Gregory SnyderVice President of Government AffairsMaryland Association of Community Services (MACS)Region: SouthernGreg, a resident of Annapolis, earned a BA in Political Science from Roanoke College. He is active with the Anne Arundel Commission on Disability Issues, the Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Crew, the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and Keep Punching. Greg enjoys being outside, music, pickleball, and reading.Sonia SrivastavaBroadcast SpecialistCity of BowieRegion: CapitalSonia, a resident of Bowie, earned an BA in Communications from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. She is active with the PTA, Bowie CLAW Pet Rescue, and the Fairwood Neighborhood Watch. Sonia enjoys gardening, traveling, cooking, and reading. 36 Leadership Maryland 2024'