The Surge Fellowship will enable me to bridge the gap between my technical expertise and the practical application of data-driven insights in education. I look forward to developing my leadership skills and deepening my understanding of change management within educational settings. With the mentorship, collaborative community, and freedom project development, I can get much further with my vision with the increased perspective from a non-technical lens. I also see Surge adding more of a critical lens to the questions I ask now and how I approach my analyses – leading to a multiplier effect since I envision myself working with many decision-makers in my career.