The Washington D.C. Surge Academy is thrilled to announce a powerful new collective of 19 brilliant education leaders beginning their fellowship journey next month as they set out to accelerate their leadership and personal growth to become influential change agents in their communities. Since launching, the Washington, D.C. Surge Academy has welcomed three cohorts of…
Black Principals Network (BPN), powered by Surge Institute, is thrilled to announce the second cohort of The Leadership Collaborative (TLC), a groundbreaking program designed to empower and uplift Black school leaders across the United States. The 2024 TLC cohort announcement comes on the two-year anniversary of the relaunch of Black Principals Network under the auspices…
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! Will Collins, CHI17 Will recently joined the Advisory Board of Mikva Challenge Illinois, nurturing the next generation of civic leaders by fostering…
The Surge Institute is excited to announce the talented Surge Alumni selected for the 2024 Surge Angels cohort. Aligning with the Surge Institute’s mission to develop leaders of color, the Surge Angels program is specifically designed to amplify the influence of emerging entrepreneurs and business leaders in education who have completed the Surge Fellowship. …
We are excited to announce a remarkable achievement in our leadership ranks. Surge Institute CEO and founder, Carmita Semaan, has been selected to The Highland Project’s Cohort Three, a prestigious recognition that underscores her exceptional leadership and commitment to elevating educational leaders of color. “I’m excited to join a community of black women who know…
The Surge Institute is excited to announce the appointment of José M. Andre Iniguez as the new Program Director, Alumni Impact. With an impressive background that includes leading strategies for youth development, education, and digital media campaigns for a number of prominent organizations, José has been chosen to bring his unique set of skills and…
Surge Institute adds a Visionary Leader Stepping Up to Shape the Future of Education The Surge Institute is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ulric Shannon as the organization’s Chicago Executive Director. With a leadership journey spanning over 15 years in education management, Ulric brings a treasure trove of experience and passion to the role.…
Elham Mohaba Stephanie Ogbogu The Surge Institute is proud to announce the addition of two new team members, Elham Mohaba, National Programs Coordinator and Stephanie Ogbogu, Digital Strategist. Elham Mohaba, Surge Institute’s new National Programs Coordinator, will oversee the recruitment, application, and selection processes for Surge programs to ensure excellence and consistency across all program…
The Surge Institute is proud to announce the addition of Maria Heredia and Teresa Ward-Maupin to our esteemed Board of Directors. Maria serves as Chief Legal Officer, responsible for overseeing all aspects of legal, compliance, and governance operations work for the Rocketship Public Schools network. As Senior Vice President, Digital and Customer Experience, at Comcast,…
The Bridgespan Group has announced Surge Institute founder and CEO, Carmita Semaan, as its newest Bridgespan Fellow. The Bridgespan Group is a global nonprofit that collaborates with social change organizations, philanthropists, and impact investors to make the world more equitable and just. Bridgespan’s services include strategy consulting and advising, sourcing and diligence, and leadership team…