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 on their accomplishments!
Le’Yondo Dunn, PHILA23
Le’Yondo Dunn, CEO of YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, was named to the Philadelphia Business Journal‘s 2024 40 Under 40 list. Check out the LinkedIn announcement.
Will Collins, CHI17
Will Collins was elected to the board of directors of 100 Black Men of Chicago. See the LinkedIn announcement.
Rychelle McKenzie, OAK22
Rychelle McKenzie started a new role as an Industry Employment Specialist at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business in the Marketing & International Business Department. Read the LinkedIn announcement.
Mercedes Alvear, CHI22
Mercedes Alvear was recognized as part of this year’s Negocios Now Latinos 40 Under 40 Class in Chicago. Check out the LinkedIn announcement.
Ayeshia Wong-Hudgson, CHI20
Ayeshia Wong-Hudson, founder and executive director of Liberation Journeys, recently completed her organization’s first cohort of the Liberated Educators Collaborative—a national professional learning community for educators committed to elevating student voice, identity, and belonging. Check out the LinkedIn announcement.
Malia Gilbert Neal, PHILA23
Malia Gilbert Neal led a workshop for the National Guild for Community Arts Foundation. View the LinkedIn announcement.
Dr. Jennifer Collier, KC19
Check out this interview and article on KCTV5 with Dr. Jennifer Collier, Superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools, about the major changes she is leading in the KC Public School District.
Melissa Flores, CHI19
Melissa Flores completed the Líderes Fellowship with Hispanics in Philanthropy. Check out the LinkedIn announcement.
Nicholas Wilson, PHILA23
Nicholas Wilson was recently highlighted by the Breakthrough Collaborative for his work in breaking barriers and advancing equity in Philadelphia. Read Breakthrough Collaborative’s announcement.
Jay Gash, OAK22
Jay Gash, Director of Photography, recently held the first screening of Change Cadet and Represent Collaborative’s documentary “Sounds About White: The Untold Story of the DEI Expert.” See the LinkedIn announcement.
Candace Moore, CHI15
Check out Candace Moore’s recent op-ed published by theGrio.
Brenda Romero, LV23
Brenda Romero started a new position as Coordinator for Undocumented Student Programs at the College of Southern Nevada. See the college’s announcement.
Dr. Marguerite Simpson-Lackard, TLC23
Dr. Marguerite Simpson-Lackard was chosen as the permanent principal of Hemenway Elementary School in Frammingham, Massachusetts. Check out the announcement.
Serena-Monet Lewis, DC23
Serena-Monet Lewis recently facilitated a “Leading with L.O.V.E. in Educational Spaces” workshop at the Network-Wide Professional Development for Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation.
Alicia Osborne, OAK21
Alicia Osborne was recently named Vice President of Workforce Development & Admissions at EDvance College. See the LinkedIn announcement.
Mercedes Alvear (CHI22), Jordan Owens (CHI19), Jessica Sullivan-Wilson (CHI21)
Congratulations to Surge Alumni Mercedes Alvear, Jordan Owens, and Jessica Sullivan-Wilson for being selected for the first cohort of The Academy for Local Leadership (ALL). Check out the LinkedIn announcement.
