Alumni Spotlight: November ’24
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…
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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…
Alumni Spotlight: August ’24
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…
Surge Institute Welcomes David Henry as Vice President of Development
Surge Institute is thrilled to announce David Henry’s appointment as the new Vice President of Development. With a rich history of dedication to service and equity for marginalized communities, David…
Surge Angels Program Awards $100,000 to Three Ventures Founded by Education Leaders of Color
Pitch Night event marks the culmination of a six-month intensive entrepreneurial development cohort CHICAGO, July 18, 2024 — Surge Institute, a trailblazing organization that empowers leaders of color in education, recently…
Soledad Alfaro steps down as COO; Surge welcomes Cynthia Alfaro in interim role
It is with a mix of gratitude and sadness that we announce the departure of Soledad Alfaro, our Chief Operating Officer. For over three years, Soledad has been an integral…
Ulric Shannon Named 2024 Man of Excellence by the Chicago Defender
The Surge Institute is proud to announce that Ulric Shannon has been recognized by the Chicago Defender as a 2024 Man of Excellence. This prestigious honor celebrates African-American men who…
Alumni Spotlight May 24
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…
Surge Institute Announces Open Applications for the New 2025 Cohorts in Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago
Applications Open May 1 for the Chicago Fellowship and Detroit and Philadelphia Academies CHICAGO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Surge Institute is excited to announce the opening of applications for its new 2025 cohorts in Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago beginning May…
Surge Academy Welcomes the 2024 Washington D.C. Cohort
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…
Black Principals Network Announces Second Cohort of The Leadership Collaborative
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…
Alumni Spotlight 02/24
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…
The Surge Institute Announces the 2024 Surge Angels Cohort Fellows
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,…
Carmita Semaan selected to The Highland Project’s Cohort Three
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…
Surge Institute welcomes José M. Andre Iniguez to Alumni Impact team
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…
Introducing Surge Institute’s New Chicago Executive Director: Ulric Shannon
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…
Surge Institute welcomes new team members Elham Mohaba and Stephanie Ogbogu
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,…
The Surge Institute welcomes two new board members
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…