
What is Emerging Leaders?
It’s a community of young professionals and high-potential individuals looking to develop their leadership skills and professional networks.
Your rising stars can engage with this network by enrolling in the Emerging Leaders Channel Certification (ELCC) program and attending the ISA Fall Summit events where the curriculum is designed to provide leadership skills and the applied technical know-how they need to make a difference in your company. This energetic group spans the entire MROP channel, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, and IMRs from companies large and small. This winning combination exists nowhere else in the industry.
Develop Your Rising Stars
Education and Training
Give your up-and-coming top talent the knowledge and skills they need to bring real value back to your company.
People Skills
Position your next-gen leaders in a forum focused on the art of personal development and networking.
Empowerment
Inspire and motivate young professionals to be game-changers elevating your team and your company.

Emerging Leaders
Channel Certification
Shaping Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders through Channel-Centric Education, Professional Development, and Networking
ISA’s groundbreaking Emerging Leaders Channel Certification (ELCC) program is tailored for next-gen professionals under 40 who are driven and eager to propel their careers within the industry. Designed to develop future leaders, the program includes a multi-layered, channel-centered approach to growth including a live, virtual 8-week course curriculum lead by industry experts, leadership development events, focused relationship building through in-person networking opportunities, and more.
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Emerging Leaders Committee

Daniella Debitetto
Committee Member MSC Industrial Supply Co. Product Manager – Direct Fulfillment Exp. & Vendor Perf. ContactInterested in joining a committee?
Submit your application of interest.
The Emerging Leaders Committee is comprised of a dynamic group of volunteers. Together acting as one, this group is dedicated to fostering a community of young professionals and high-potential individuals looking to develop their leadership skills and professional networks. Candidates must be under 40, employed by a member company, and willing to volunteer their time, knowledge, and experience to help ISA Lead the Channel Forward®.
Upcoming Emerging Leaders Events
2024 Fall Summit
The Channel's BEST Professional Development Event.
September 25 - 27, 2024
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Orlando, FL