Impact in Education Advocacy: A Call to Action for DC Leaders
Join us for an inspiring evening as we shine a spotlight on two remarkable Washington D.C. Surge alumni, Brandon Best and Ariel Johnson, who have dedicated their careers to making…
Surge Academy: Empowering Leaders in Cities Across the Country
An opportunity to learn more about Surge Institute’s six-month Academy fellowship for leaders of color in education spaces.
2023 Surge Institute Donors
Individuals Anonymous Adanta Ahanonu Amanda Aiken Eugene Aiken Jacqueline Statum Allen David Altshuler Mercedes Alvear Ben Arendt Stephanie Arias & Dom McKoy Nathan Armstrong Juliana Atencia Diego Baez Janise Baldwin-Brewer…
2023 Surge Institute Annual Report
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 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…
Become a Detroit Surge Fellow
INFORM 2025 Academy Webinar INTEREST Sign up for Detroit Updates WATCH Why I Became A Surge Fellow APPLY 2026 Detroit Academy Application Closed June 20, 2025 VIRTUAL EVENTS Virtual Office…
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,…
#SurgeForMore 2025 Staff & External Toolkit
The Campaign Essentials #SurgeForMore & #WhenSurgeLeads Use these branded hashtags during the 2025 #SurgeForMore campaign to keep your social media posts searchable and part of the Surge For More campaign…
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…