Alumni Spotlight: June ’25
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…
Exciting changes to our Executive Staff
Tiara Wheatley NEW Chief of Staff Tiara Wheatley, an educator, mentor, equity advocate and lifelong Chicagoan, is the Vice President of Alumni Impact at the Surge Institute where she leads…
Staff and Board 2
The Surge Institute leadership team is dedicated to the mission of developing, connecting and empowering emerging leaders of color across the education landscape. The overarching goal in all of our…
Welcome our new Director of Finance, Monica Mata
Monica Mata Director of Finance Monica was born in Oakland and raised in the unincorporated community of Ashland in Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rooted in her…
Mission & Background
OUR MISSION To educate and develop leaders of color who create transformative change for young people, their families and our broader communities. OUR VISION We are the preeminent pipeline addressing…
Surge Fellowship Chicago – Power to the People: Juneteenth Kickoff
Power to the People Juneteenth is more than history—it’s a call to action. A reminder that our power, our voices, and our leadership matter now more than ever. Join us…
Surge Academy Philadelphia: Real Talk and Roadmap Virtual Event
Join us on June 12th for an important virtual conversation about the upcoming Philadelphia Surge Academy cohort. During this session, we’ll openly discuss the recent shift in our program timeline,…
Surge Academy Detroit #LeadTheSurge Event
Join us in Detroit for our #LeadtheSurge event on June 5th! As we close out our recruitment season, we’re hosting a vibrant celebration to honor our incredible local partners and…