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Maria Whelan Leadership Institute
Meet Our Emerging Leaders Fellows

2024-24 Emerging Leaders Fellows
The Maria Whelan Leadership Institute’s Emerging Leaders Fellowship is proud to introduce the 18 outstanding fellows in our third cohort. These passionate early childhood professionals are dedicated to advancing equity, quality, and innovation in early care and education.
Become A Fellow
Interested in becoming a fellow? We are seeking equity-minded applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities for the 2025-26 Early Childhood Emerging Leaders Fellowship.