In 2015, AMS Board members suggested that the board create a program that would meet the need for more AMS-credentialed leaders, to assist with succession planning for both AMS and Montessori schools. An advisory committee was created to oversee the program and ensure that its mission was upheld. What came out of this work was AMS's Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program, a professional development initiative that provides a year of structured learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities for Montessori-credentialed teachers who aspire to deepen their level of involvement in the Montessori community. Each fellowship cohort includes 12-16 individuals, who engage both online and in person for a year of intensive learning and professional development. Each fellow is paired with an experienced mentor, who offers individualized mentorship and coaching. The program kicked off in 2017, with a first cohort of 14 fellows. Cohorts 2 and 3 have each had 16 fellows. It has been a competitive process; more than 50 candidates have applied each year, resulting in cohorts of highly qualified individuals. In this article, several fellows from cohorts 1 and 2 share their experiences with the program.