Miguel Rodriguez

Miguel Rodriguez is the Assistant Principal at KIPP Chicago – Bloom College Prep. “Now, more than ever, being part of a movement like Surge is critical to realizing a more equitable…

Marshana Pace

Marshana Pace is the Director of Investments at A Better Chicago. “My personal mission is to ensure children of color can lead lives of their choosing instead of lives predetermined…

Jessica Ramos

Jessica Ramos is the Director of Community Engagement at Advance Illinois. “There is true power in being in community with people that understand the importance of fighting for systemic transformation. We…

Danielle McConnell

Danielle McConnell is the Director of Program at One Million Degrees. “The Surge Fellowship will impact my development as I identify sustainable ways to address system change that makes a valuable…

DeMarco Hughes

DeMarco Hughes is the Assistant Principal at Chicago Tech Academy.   As an Assistant Principal, former youth basketball coach, mentor, and proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, DeMarco…

Shelby Hildreth

Shelby Hildreth is the Director of Program Design at AUSL. “These challenging times call for a different kind of leadership. Being able to connect with other innovative leaders of color will…

Liz Gutierrez

Liz Gutierrez is the Program Director at The Posse Foundation. “I hope to walk the Surge journey with intentionality and grace. Transformational change is not always easy; it forces us to…

Jessica Cañas

Jessica Cañas is the Assistant Director of Education at Enlace Chicago. “Surge is a movement of socially conscience and critically thinking like-minded professionals that want to change the world of education. COVID-19…