Emerging Leaders
The DMV's community for early-career marketing professionals who are just getting started — and already going places
The beginning of a marketing career is equal parts exciting and overwhelming. You’re building your skills, figuring out your path, and trying to make the right connections in a city where the competition is real. Emerging Leaders is AMADC’s community built specifically for that moment. It is a tight-knit, energizing group of early-career marketing professionals navigating the DMV’s dynamic marketing landscape together.
Whether you graduated last spring or a few years ago, if you’re in the early stages of your marketing career and ready to grow with intention, this is your community.
Made for This Moment
Just for You
Built specifically for early-career marketers, not a general networking program.
The DMV Is Yours
Connect with marketers across government, corporate, nonprofit, and academic sectors all in one community.
Your Launchpad
The skills, credentials, and relationships you build here actively accelerate what comes next.
Your Emerging Leaders Experience
Grow Your Network
Connect with fellow early-career marketers and experienced AMADC professionals through events, volunteer opportunities, and a community that genuinely wants to see you succeed. The relationships you build now will follow you throughout your career.
Earn Your Credentials
Stand out in a competitive market by pursuing the AMA Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) certification or an On-demand certificate.
Build Real Skills Through Volunteering
Join an AMADC committee and get hands-on experience in event planning, content strategy, social media, and more. This is the kind of experience that builds your resume and your confidence at the same time.
Find Your Next Opportunity
Actively looking for your next role? AMADC’s Job Bank connects you with marketing positions across the DMV, with tools to set up job alerts, upload your resume, and explore career coaching resources.
In Their Own Words
Being a first-generation Hispanic American student, I sought out connections and resources in Washington, D.C., and through Georgetown, I was introduced to AMADC, as a student member. AMADC has provided a true sense of community, valuable resources, access to inspiring events, meaningful industry connections, and mentors whose real-world guidance has been invaluable to my growth. Now serving as an Emerging Leader, I am especially grateful for the AMADC support system in helping shape both my personal confidence and professional journey.
Recent Georgetown Grad, AMADC Member
Is AMADC Right for You?
Emerging Leaders is open to all AMADC members who are early in their marketing careers. There’s no formal application — just show up, get involved, and plug into the community.
Ways to get involved:
- Attend Emerging Leaders events — virtual and in-person throughout the year
- Join an AMADC volunteer committee to build skills and meet professionals across the organization
- Pursue your PCM certification
- Explore the AMADC Job Bank for opportunities across the DMV
- Connect with the broader AMADC community through membership events, the Marketing Mentor Network, and more
Not yet an AMADC member? Membership starts at just $199 a year — one of the best investments you can make at this stage of your career.
The Team Behind Emerging Leaders
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AMADC offers programs for marketing professionals at every career stage
Marketing Mentor Network
A six-month mentorship experience connecting DMV marketing professionals across every stage of their career
Collegiate Connector
Where the DMV’s next generation of marketing leaders gets their start
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