b'Emerging Leader Program 2nd Class ProfilesIra CohenSenior Project Manager | The Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanyRegion: CapitalIra, a resident of Ellicott City, earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and is active with the Urban Land Institute . Ira enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid golfer and sports enthusiast . Sharon Gibbs CooperSenior Faculty Specialist | University of Maryland Institute for Governmental Service and ResearchRegion: Capital | United Way Multi-Ethnic Leadership Program 1995; Orientation and Leadership Training 2021; Foundations of Leadership, 2021Sharon, a resident of Laurel, earned a BS in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, a Master of Public Administration from the University of San Francisco, and a Doctor of Health Administration from Capella University . She is active with the Maryland Center for Health Equity Advisory Board, the University of Maryland Medical Systems Community Advisory Board, the Prince Georges County Health Equity Workgroup, the City of Laurel Emergency Services Commission, and Congressman Glenn Iveys Reentry Advisory Board . Sharon enjoys spending time with family, volunteering and traveling .Benita DawsonFirefighter/Paramedic Battalion Chief | Prince Georges County Fire and EMS DepartmentRegion: Capital Benita, a resident of Upper Marlboro, earned an AA in Fire Science, Paramedic Studies, and Nursing from Prince Georges Community College, a bachelors in nursing, and a masters in management with the specialization in Emergency Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) . She recently achieved the designated status as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO) through the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) and is a member of The National Society of Leadership and Success . She is active with the First Baptist Church of Highland Park . Benita enjoys sketching cartoons, hiking, cycling, yoga, baking, mentoring, and traveling .Dolores DeelPortfolio Administrator | Maryland Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentRegion: Southern Dolores, a resident of Glen Burnie, studied English at the University of Baltimore and Business at Essex Community College . She is active with the Solley United Methodist Church and is a member on two committees with NCSHA . Dolores enjoys volunteer work with the homeless, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren .Jason DicembreDirector - Office of Transportation Mobility and Operations | Maryland State Highway AdministrationRegion: Central Jason, a resident of Dundalk, earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus . He is active with the Charm City Church of God and the Global Outpouring Ministries . Jason enjoys traveling, especially to Walt Disney World or on a cruise, cooking and dining, writing, and is an avid Baltimore Ravens fan .30 Leadership Maryland 2025'