b'Emerging Leader Program 2nd Class ProfilesLarry FortinoAccounts Manager II Organic Growth Sustainability | Chesapeake Utilities CorporationRegion: EasternLarry, a resident of West Ocean City, studied Criminal Justice at Waynesburg College while playing Collegiate football. Larry is a Retired Maryland State Trooper. He serves on the board at Junior Achievement.Larry enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, golfing, running, and all outdoor activities . Zhao GongScientific Program Manager | National Institute on AgingRegion: Central | BIO-Entrepreneurship Capstone ProgramZhao, a resident of Abingdon, earned a BS in Chemistry at Minzu University of China and a PhD in Chemistry at the University of Miami . He is active with the University of Miami Chemistry Association . Zhao enjoys working out, swimming, reading, gardening, and hiking .Cari HarrisPrincipal Consultant | The Butterfly EffectRegion: Central | Harbor Bank Emerging Leaders Program 2019-2020; Council Fire Future Leaders Program 2022-2024Cari, a resident of Baltimore, studied Culinary Arts at Western Tech, earned a BS in Economics from Morgan State University, and an MS in Applied Economics from Southern New Hampshire University . Cari sits on the advisory commission on Environmental Quality in Baltimore County and is a nonprofit founder, serving the Greater Baltimore region through the Claude C . Thornton Foundation, Inc . and the Greater Baltimore Climate Summit . Cari enjoys reading, spending quality time with friends and family, & exploring new desserts .Schevon HendrickProgram Director | Sheppard PrattRegion: Central Schevon, a resident of Baltimore, earned an AA in General Studies at Baltimore City Community College, a BS in Applied Psychology at Coppin State University, and a Master of Public Health at Kent State University . She is active on the CPIC & Data Subcommittee for Baltimore City Consent Decree, the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP), the Overdose Fatality Review Board at MDH, and the University of Maryland Homeless Social Work Council . Schevon is passionate about feeding the homeless, assisting current clients in their activities, and consulting and assisting organizations .Lauren LahmanController | Easton UtilitiesRegion: Eastern Lauren, a resident of Easton, earned a BS in Accounting and an MBA from Salisbury University . She is the Cheerleading Coach for Chapel District Elementary School Sports and actively looks for opportunities to be involved within the community . Lauren enjoys traveling (international & domestic), working with her pharmaceutical testing rescue dog, staying active, and spending time with her family .32 Leadership Maryland 2025'