This installment of Registry Insider features a conversation between Bill Seifarth and Samantha Hilker, Vice President of Programs and Services at the American Ambulance Association, regarding the critical role of leadership development within the profession. Samantha shares the history and vision behind the EMSNext Program, an initiative designed to empower emerging leaders and ensure the future of the industry is in capable hands. They also explore the vital distinction between specialized leadership tracks and broader mentorship opportunities available to the EMS community. This discussion offers a unique look at how these programs address workforce needs and provide Clinicians with the support necessary to take the next step in their professional journeys.