Aryiel Everett
Aryiel Everett – Communications and Operations Coordinator at Kansas City Teacher Residency “What I seek to contribute to the Surge Experience is something that I think oftentimes goes unseen. Growing…
Chelsea Conwell
Chelsea Conwell – Dean of Culture at Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy “Surge gives the opportunity to grow not only as a leader but as a person. I am intrigued…
Rashawn Caruthers
Rashawn Caruthers – Director of Educator Engagement at Getting Smart “I’m excited to be accepted into the Surge Family. Being a part of Surge will allow me to engage in…
Cecilia-Ananya Belser-Patton
Cecilia-Ananya Belser-Patton – Founder, Cultural Curator; Director, Leadership Development at JUST Systems; Alive & Well Communities “The Surge Institute means a commitment to collective freedom & liberation for me, honoring…
Travanna Alexander-Toney
Travanna Alexander-Toney – Director of Behavioral Health at Kansas City Public Schools “As an emerging female leader of color, dedicated to positively impacting diverse communities of color, I was devastated…
Surge Institute Doubles Down on Bold Expansion Strategy with New Hires and Transitions
(Chicago, IL – June 28th, 2022) The Surge Institute is excited to announce a key transition and several new faces serving the mission and vision of elevating and connecting leaders…
Surge Institute Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Chicago Nonprofit Sector
(Chicago, IL – May 10th, 2022) – The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago’s Annual Celebration Awards honor the outstanding achievements in the Chicago nonprofit sector. YNPN Chicago received dozens…
Surge Institute Earns a “Give with Confidence” 95/100 Rating From Charity Navigator
(Chicago, IL – May 5th, 2022) – Surge Institute is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned a 95/100 rating from Charity…
April 2022 Aijeron Simmons
Aijeron Simmons (OAK’20) will transition into a new role as UTK Coordinator for the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy. (Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education hosts and coordinates the 21CSLA…