b'Madhumi MitraProfessor of Biological and Environmental Sciences | University of Maryland-Eastern ShoreRegion: Eastern Madhumi, a resident of Salisbury, earned a BSc in Botany with minors in Physiology and Geology from Presidency College, an MSc in Botany from Calcutta University, a PhD in Botany (Palynology) from North Carolina State University, and an MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics from University of Maryland Baltimore . She is active with the American Society of Engineering Education, and serves as the Regional Editor for the International Journal of Ambient Energy. Appointed by Governor Wes Moore, she is also a member of the Maryland Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council . Madhumi enjoys yoga, hiking, working out, reading nonfiction, classical dance, Qigong, and esoteric arts. She is also a fan of soccer and cricket.Cristy MorrellExecutive Director | Critchlow Adkins Childrens CentersRegion: Eastern | Shore Leadership 2019; Brene Brown Dare to Lead 2024Cristy, a resident of Easton, earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Arizona, apost-baccalaureate certification in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University, and an Elementary Education certificate from the University of North Florida. She founded the Imagination Library of Talbot County and remains actively involved with it . She is also active with the Talbot Optimist Club and St . Vincent de Paul . Cristy enjoys reading, pickleball, camping, and hiking .Ruchika NijharaExecutive Director, Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund | Maryland Technology Development Corp . (TEDCO)Region: Capital Ruchika is a resident of Potomac . She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistryat Delhi University in Delhi, India, earned a PhD in Biochemistry from Delhi University, and anMBA from the University of Maryland . Ruchika enjoys walking, hiking, and working out .SeptemberEastern RegionThank you to our Regional Sponsors: The Campbell Foundation, Choptank Fiber and Choptank Electric Cooperative,Laytons Chance Vineyard and Winery, and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Scienceleadershipmd .org21'