b'Ryan ShiflerAssociate Dean, Henson School of Science and Technology | Salisbury UniversityRegion: Eastern Ryan, a resident of Salisbury, earned an AA in Mathematics and an AS in Arts and Sciences from Hagerstown Community College, a BS in Mathematics from Salisbury University, and an MS and PhD in Mathematics from Virginia Tech . He is active with the VEX Robotics Tournament, the Mathematical Association of America, and serves as the co-chair on the Launch Years Task Force with MSDE, working to modernize the high school math curriculum across the state . Ryan enjoys running, exploring national parks and the mountains of Western Maryland, collecting model trains, and rooting for the nationally ranked SU Seagulls lacrosse and football teams .Adam SpanglerLegislative Aide, Office of the Attorney General | Maryland Office of the Attorney GeneralRegion: Southern Adam, a resident of Annapolis, earned a degree in Political Science from Virginia Tech . He is active with the Maryland Democratic Party. Adam enjoys going to the gym, hiking, spearfishing, cooking, and baking.Kay StarrGrant Writer | City of BowieRegion: CapitalKay, a resident of Bowie, earned her BA in International Relations and Russian Language from Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts & Sciences . She represents Bowie to the Prince Georges County Homeless Services Partnership and is a member of the Grant Professionals Association . She enjoys gardening, hiking, skiing, and political history .Katie StevensDirector, Office of Agriculture | Frederick CountyRegion: Western | LEAD Maryland- Ag Leadership Program-Class IX 2017;Leadership Frederick County 2018Katie, a resident of Frederick, earned an associate degree from Frederick Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science from Virginia Tech . She is active with the Show Like a Pro Dairy Workshop, Maryland Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Promotion and Education Committee, Maryland Jersey Cattle Club, and the Washington Council of Governments Food and Ag. Policy Committee. Katie enjoys farming, growing and selling cut flowers, spending time with her three girls, and traveling.SeptemberLeading Teams and the Essentials of Coaching leadershipmd .org35'