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 what these alumni have been doing and join us in congratulating them on their accomplishments! Aisha Williams (KC23) Shout to Aisha Williams, who will be…
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! Allissa Impink (INDY21) A big round of applause for Allissa Impink, Director of Family Philanthropy, Sr. Philanthropic Advisor at the Central Indiana…
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 beginning their Surge journey this month as they set out to accelerate their leadership and personal growth to become influential change agents in their communities.…
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 leaders beginning their Surge journey this month in the very first Detroit Surge Academy as they set out to accelerate their leadership and personal growth…
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 their Surge journey this month as they set out to accelerate their leadership and personal growth to become influential change agents in their communities. During…
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! Melissa Flores (CHI19) Melissa Flores, Global Public Policy & Engagement Lead at McDonalds, received her MBA from DePaul University this summer. Congrats, Melissa!…
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 brings over 15 years of fundraising and leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. David’s journey is deeply personal and driven by his lived experience as…
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 awarded $100,000 in funding through its Surge Angels program to three early-stage ventures run by Black, Latinx, Asian and Pacific Islander education leaders. The awards were determined…
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 have achieved success in their chosen fields, positively impacting their communities while exemplifying leadership, commitment, and excellence. “I’m truly honored to be recognized by the…
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! Le’Yondo Dunn, PHILA23 Le’Yondo Dunn, CEO of YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, was named to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2024 40 Under 40…
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 1, with closing dates running from late June to late July. Aspiring education leaders in these cities are invited to join this transformative leadership program…
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,…