Nicole Montiel
Nicole Montiel is the CEO of Anda Spanish. “Surge has created a space where we can focus on personal and professional growth and be agents of change in our communities…
Ma’at Lands
Ma’at Lands is the Executive Director and Founding School Leader at Rooted School Indianapolis at Eastern Star Church. “I am grateful and honored to join other education leaders of colors…
Allissa Impink
Allissa Impink is the Manager of Community Engagement, K-12 Advocacy at the UNCF (United Negro College Fund). “The Surge Academy is geared towards equipping and empowering leaders in their journey.…
India Johnson
India Johnson is the Executive Director at Thrival Indy Academy. “I was born a passionate person, but I wasn’t always proud of my audacity. As I have learned over the…
Carolina Figueroa
Carolina Figueroa is the Bilingual Community Organizer at Stand for Children. “I am currently a DACA recipient and it has changed my life in such a positive way, and I…
Geoffrey Fenelus
Geoffrey Fenelus is the Founder/Executive Director of PROMISE PREP. “Programs help individuals or a group of people learn ideas, actions, or theoretical frameworks on how to achieve a particular goal.…
Ava Fenelus
Ava Fenelus is the Assistant Dean of Online Programs & Associate Professor of Science at Relay Graduate School of Education. “For me, the movement that Surge represents is the intentional…
Theodore Brannum
Theodore Brannum is the Director of Finance and Operations at URBAN ACT Academy. “I want to be a part of a movement that brings a change in leadership. I want to…
Javier Barrera Cervantes
Javier Barrera Cervantes the Executive Director at The Latino Youth Collective. “In the fight for justice and equity in education we need to build a movement by people who see…
Rick Anderson
Rick Anderson is the Founder & Head of School at Allegiant Prep Academy. “The Surge Institute is dedicated to the empowerment, advancement, growth, and achievement of youth and communities of…