Alumni Spotlight: November ’24
Surge Alumni are active, growing their careers, and making a difference all over the country. Take a look at what these Alumni have been doing—and join us in congratulating them…
Surge Institute Welcomes 2025 Philadelphia Cohort
14 Inspiring Education Leaders Join the Philadelphia Surge Academy PHILADELPHIA (October 3, 2024)—Surge Institute’s Philadelphia Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 14 brilliant education leaders…
Surge Institute Welcomes Inaugural Detroit Cohort
11 Inspiring Education Leaders Join the New 2025 Detroit Surge Academy DETROIT (September 19, 2024)—Surge Institute’s Detroit Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful collective of 11 brilliant education…
Surge Institute Welcomes 2025 Chicago Fellowship Cohort
25 Inspiring Education Leaders Join the Surge Chicago Fellowship CHICAGO (September 5, 2024)—Surge Institute’s Chicago Fellowship is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 25 brilliant education leaders beginning…
Alumni Spotlight: August ’24
Surge Alumni are active, growing their careers, and making a difference all over the country. Take a look at what these Alumni have been doing—and join us in congratulating them…
Surge Institute Welcomes David Henry as Vice President of Development
Surge Institute is thrilled to announce David Henry’s appointment as the new Vice President of Development. With a rich history of dedication to service and equity for marginalized communities, David…
Surge Angels Program Awards $100,000 to Three Ventures Founded by Education Leaders of Color
Pitch Night event marks the culmination of a six-month intensive entrepreneurial development cohort CHICAGO, July 18, 2024 — Surge Institute, a trailblazing organization that empowers leaders of color in education, recently…
Soledad Alfaro steps down as COO; Surge welcomes Cynthia Alfaro in interim role
It is with a mix of gratitude and sadness that we announce the departure of Soledad Alfaro, our Chief Operating Officer. For over three years, Soledad has been an integral…
Ulric Shannon Named 2024 Man of Excellence by the Chicago Defender
The Surge Institute is proud to announce that Ulric Shannon has been recognized by the Chicago Defender as a 2024 Man of Excellence. This prestigious honor celebrates African-American men who…
Alumni Spotlight May 24
Surge Alumni are active, growing their careers, and making a difference all over the country. Take a look at what these Alumni have been doing—and join us in congratulating them…