“Surge will equip me with the leadership development, strategic frameworks, and cross-sector mentorship needed to scale my vision from programmatic innovation to citywide impact. Through its emphasis on racial equity, policy change, and community-rooted leadership, Surge will help me sharpen the skills I need to mobilize resources, influence policy, and cultivate partnerships that sustain long-term access for Black and Latinx youth in tech. In addition, the Surge community of leaders will provide a powerful network for co-creation. I believe deeply in collective leadership, and I’m excited about the opportunity to learn from and build with others who are also dreaming—and building—toward a liberated, joyful, and just future for our young people. By participating in Surge, I will gain not just tools, but the clarity, courage, and capacity to fully activate the Tech Liberation Dream—transforming what’s possible for our students, our schools, and our city.”
Katrina Miller | Program Manager, Computer Science/STEM, Chicago Public Schools