“I see Surge as a multiplier effect because when leaders of color grow together, our impact radiates far beyond our individual roles. For me, Surge is a spring that propels me into new possibilities, and a sponge that helps me absorb wisdom, clarity, and courage from a powerful network of peers. I chose Surge because I want to sharpen my leadership beyond my current role and co-create systems where connection, equity, and belonging are non-negotiable. As a Fellow, I hope to give as much as I gain, contributing my own experience as a systems leader while being stretched and shaped by others. Surge is not only about who we become individually, but about what we create collectively.”
Kendra Turner | Director of School Quality & Support, Chicago Public Schools