Elizabeth Mares
“Surge’s Las Vegas Fellowship Academy is an opportunity to develop professionally, connect with like-minded individuals who are looking to make an impact on the community, and build a network of…
Ciara Owens
“As a Surge Fellow, I am most excited about having an opportunity to further build my capacity as an educational leader with others that look like me! It is an…
Cesserly Rice
“It is simply not enough to complain about the issues plaguing education. Change requires action! Building my capacity for leadership through Surge will give me an enhanced lens for being…
Simone Webster
Independent Consultant for The Black Wildflowers Fund and Columbia University Center for Public Research and Leadership
Mark Harris
Program Analyst at DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Stephanie Renee Young
“My hope is the Surge experience will challenge me and push my boundaries around thinking and navigating our current system of education. I really hope to better understand more structural…
Serena-Monet Lewis
Academy Director at Words Beats & Life, Inc.
Dignorlyn Poweriet
“As a Surge Fellow I hope to become a serving leading in my community and become of support to other young professionals” Corporate and Foundations Partnerships Director at City Year…
Brittany Richardson
“As an educator and aspiring leader, I am elated to learn from Black and Brown leaders in the education field. I hope to acquire the tools necessary to best serve…
Aloysia Jean (AJ)
“The Surge Academy represents the professional network of color that I have searched for my entire career. It reminds me that the work of uplifting students of color and ensuring…