b'Emerging Leader Program 1st Class ProfilesJessie SuAssociate Director for Alumni RelationsJohns Hopkins University, Carey Business SchoolRegion: CentralJessie, a resident of Perry Hall, earned a BA in Intercultural Communication and a Minor in German from the Communication University of China, a Master of Education from Towson University, and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. She is active with the MD Governor Commission for Asian Pacific American Affairs, the Baltimore Sister Cities/ Xiamen Chapter Board, Diversity and Inclusion at Johns Hopkins University, and the Art With a Heart Board. Jessie enjoys traveling and volunteering.Michael J. WhiteAssistant Fire ChiefPrince Georges County Fire / EMS DepartmentRegion: Capital Michael, a resident of Waldorf, has studied Fire Science at Columbia Southern University and the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. He is deeply involved in various organizations, including the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters as the Maryland State Representative, Maryland Fire Chiefs, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Charles County Chapter of the NAACP, and volunteers with the Morningside VFD and Waldorf VFD, serving the community. Michaels passion extends to spending quality time with family and friends, reading, and volunteering in the community.Anna YankovaVice President of Business Growth, Global Alliant; CEO of BMore Tech Inch.Region: CentralAnna, a resident of Baltimore, earned a BA in Linguistics from Odesa National University (Ukraine), an MA in International Affairs from the American University School of International Service, and an Executive MBA from the University of Maryland, College Park, Robert Smith School of Business. She worked for two Baltimore mayors and two Maryland State governors. She has been active with the Baltimore-Odesa Sister City Committee, the Young Democrats of Maryland Women Caucus, and the University of Maryland Robert Smith School of Business DEI Committee. Additionally, Anna is the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce.Anna enjoys running, kickboxing, CrossFit, languages, and traveling.NovemberClosing Retreat on Kent Island38 Leadership Maryland 2024'