Emerging Leader Fellowship
The National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) is pleased to partner with Synova Associates to provide the Emerging Leader Fellowship (ELF) program.
The application period for the 2024 ELF program has closed. Applications for the 2025 ELF program will open this fall.
Course Description
The Emerging Leader Fellowship is a virtual 5-month, joint program between the National Association of Neonatal Nurses and Synova Associates. The purpose of the Emerging Leader Fellowship is to provide neonatal nurses a unique learning structure devised to maximize their leadership potential personally and professionally. Skills attained will prepare participants to thrive in today’s fast-paced, rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Participants will develop and implement a mini-project, designed to improve outcomes in their various healthcare settings.
Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Overview
Please review the Emerging Leader Fellowship Program Overview for Program Objectives, Fellow Expectations, Fellowship Program Structure and a complete schedule of meeting dates. Selected applicants are expected to attend all scheduled Emerging Leader Fellowship Program meetings. Selected candidates must also be full individual or international NANN members, e-members are not eligible.
Application Requirements and Deadlines
Applications will include several open ended questions, a letter of recommendation must be less than 400 words (doc. format) and must include the name, title, organization and contact information for the individual writing the recommendation. In addition, a video response is included for one question (“selfie” taping is acceptable and professional taping is unnecessary – we want to see authenticity!)
Important dates:
September 1, 2023: Applications Open
November 20, 2023: Application Deadline
January 11, 2024: Acceptance Notifications Begin
February 1, 2024: Accepted Applicants Deadline to Confirm Participation
February 22, 2024: Program Fees Due
March 13, 2024: Program Begins
Emerging Leader Fellowship Tuition
Program tuition is $1500 per fellow, paid in full before the program commences. Tuition covers all program materials, coursework and training. Fellows must supply their own computer and internet connection. (Needs-based, partial tuition awards are available.)
2024 Emerging Leader Fellowship Cohort
Vicki Bradfield
Sharon Burdick
Sara Calderon
Ashley Cartwright
Courtney Dale
Tiffany Damicus
Lacie Fallin
Meredith Farmer
Kristina Gold
Germaine Jimenez
Kadie Showalter
Karine Soto
Katherine Taylor
Maria Walker
Lynne Widlund
Questions?
Please contact Molly Anderson, Executive Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Listen to what our 2019-2020 graduates have to say about their Emerging Leader Fellowship experience.