What is Black Philanthropy Month?
Black philanthropy isn’t new—we’ve always taken care of our own. Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed every August, was birthed in 2011 by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland with support from…
Welcome new team members Maria and Aryiel
+BioMaria F. TownsendProgram Director, Alumni Impactmaria@surgeinstitute.orgMaria F. TownsendProgram Director, Alumni ImpactMaria is a passionate advocate for equity of voice and authentic narratives of student experiences, believing that centering the humanity…
Empowering Our Communities in Crisis
We know that crisis doesn’t pause for our purpose. Whether facing climate-related disasters, school emergencies, or community trauma, Black and Brown leaders are often on the front lines—personally and professionally.…
Exciting changes to our Executive Staff
Tiara Wheatley NEW Chief of Staff Tiara Wheatley, an educator, mentor, equity advocate and lifelong Chicagoan, is the Vice President of Alumni Impact at the Surge Institute where she leads…
Welcome our new Director of Finance, Monica Mata
Monica Mata Director of Finance Monica was born in Oakland and raised in the unincorporated community of Ashland in Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rooted in her…
Black Principals Network Welcomes Third Cohort of The Leadership Collaborative
22 Inspiring Education Leaders Join the Transformative Leadership Experience Black Principals Network, an initiative powered by Surge Institute, proudly announces its third cohort of The Leadership Collaborative, welcoming 22 exceptional…
Alumni Spotlight: January ’25
Our alumni are active, growing their careers, and making a difference all over the country. Many are living out their freedom dreams through new business ventures. Take a look at…
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…