Mandisa John
Mandisa John is Director of Program and Partnerships at Urban Teachers – Philadelphia “With my current role, I have reached a turning point in my career where I am stepping…
Malarie Grace
Malarie Grace is a manager at Elevate 215. “Through Surge, I hope to gain community, safe spaces to build vital skills, and gain truths unwillingly shared in Philadelphia. I hope…
Shannon Ellis
Shannon Ellis is the Director of Climate Implementation & Innovation at The School District of Philadelphia. “The opportunity to be named a Surge Fellow is both humbling and rewarding. I…
Le’Yondo Dunn
Le’Yondo Dunn is Chief Program Officer at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School. “Philadelphia is the poorest, large city in the United States, and the implications on students, particularly brown and Black students,…
Ubaid Bhatti
Ubaid Bhatti is an educator at Girard College. “I hope Surge increases my capacity to be a leader and is a place where I can be empowered to continue fighting for…
Chanell Bates
Chanell Bates is VP of Talent at The Union of Philadelphia Futures & Steppingstone Scholars. “I am excited to be considered for the first cohort of fellows for Surge in Philly.…
Surge Academy Welcomes First Cohort in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – November 1, 2022—In partnership with Comcast & Spring Point, please join us in welcoming our inaugural Philadelphia Academy cohort of 14 brilliant leaders of color! The Surge Institute…
2023 Surge Alumni Convening | Becoming a Sponsor
2023 ALUMNI CONVENING MARCH 29-31, 2023 #FUELTHESURGE BECOME A SPONSOR ABOUT OUR ALUMS *Number is a percentage of individuals who responded to our 2022 Surge Alumni Survey. BRINGING THEM TOGETHER …
Incoming CPO to Lead Surge Institute Programming into New Era
Janaia Nash brings unique experience and knowledge to a brand new role for the national nonprofit racial-equity organization serving leaders of color. The Surge Institute is honored and excited to…
Introducing 16 Leaders of Color to the Surge Chicago 2023 Fellowship
(CHICAGO, IL – September 6th, 2022) As the Surge Institute approaches its seventh year as a national organization, the community is honored to welcome 16 emerging leaders of color who…