Zuleica Lopez
“I want to join the Surge movement to be part of a community of leaders of color. I want to engage in learning experiences that are identity affirming, that reminds…
Jane Lee
Jane Lee is the Program Manager at Alameda County of Education. “I am looking forward to sharing stories and learning alongside leaders of color who are passionate about serving students…
Gold Chhim
Gold Chhim is the Founding Director of Partnerships at OneGoal. “I’ve consistently been blown away by Surge Fellows and Alums – not by what they share about their experience or…
Rosaura Altamirano
Rosaura Altamirano is the Senior Coordinator for Business Operation Leadership Team at Oakland Unified School District. ” As leaders, we need the support from coaches, networking peers and our community…
Marjorie Johnson
Marjorie Johnson is the Vice Principal at Impact Academy, Envision Education. “I believe the Surge Fellowship is a movement rather than just a program because those in the fellowship are…
Teni Ugbah
Teni Ugbah is the Manager, Recruitment at San Francisco Unified School District. “What illuminates the power of the Surge Fellowship, for me, is its deep commitment to building up leaders of…
September 2019 Natalia Torres
2018 Surge Alumna, Natalia Torres will be pursuing her Masters in Education – School Leadership with a principal licensure at the Harvard Graduate School of Education this fall.
The Surge Institute Welcomes 3 New Staff Members to the National Leadership Team!
The Surge Institute would like to extend a warm welcome to three new staff members who will be joining the Surge’s national leadership team! The Development and Program departments are key to…
July 2019 Everett Daily
July 2019 2019 Surge Fellow, Everett Daily recently received an award for Outstanding Educator/Administrator from the Office of Congressman Danny Davis. The award highlights Everett’s work and dedication to connecting…
July 2019 Janene Ingram
July 2019 2019 Surge Fellow, Janene Ingram has accepted the role of Managing Director, Strategy & Chief of Staff, Collective Leadership & Engagement at Teach for America. This role is…