Lura Roach, a DCS Corporation Strategic Communications Analyst, recently completed the Leadership Southern Maryland Emerging Leaders Program. The program focuses on professional and community leaders in southern Maryland who are either new to the region or early in their careers. Lura was one of 19 applicants chosen to participate in the second year of this program. The class completed six sessions over the course of six months, each designed to empower participants to foster and refine their leadership understanding and abilities, while advancing their self-discovery, teamwork and networking skills.