Cesar Dominguez
“More than anything, Surge has instilled a belief that I belong. It’s instilled a confidence in me that I lacked. Often times, given my upbringing, I lacked confidence when I…
Mario Estrada
“My experience with Surge has fortified my belief that ‘community’ is a powerful source of strength and wisdom. As I reflect on my future in education, I appreciate that my…
Alejandro Espinoza Olazaba
“On this side of the fellowship, I know better and commit to do better. The Surge Fellowship is a commencement to a new leadership that I am capable of modeling.…
D. Nigel Green
“Surge doesn’t end in development; it ends in metamorphosis. I entered conflicted and, honestly, confused regarding my work, my connection to our city, and my future in education. I exit…
Dawn Hicks
“Surge is the community I never knew how much I needed, but now can’t imagine being without it. Surge has given me the courage to tap into my true passion,…
Tamara L. Hoff Pope
“The Surge Fellowship is the quintessential embodiment of what it means to cultivate excellence among education leaders of color. It represents the gold standard of a movement that empowers black…
Bryan Jackson
“Surge was a mirror that made me truly see my potential and myself. I was challenged in many ways and had to confront the person in that mirror. Surge helped…
Shenita Johnson
“Surge has allowed me to experience and gain exposure to awe-inspiring and tremendous talent. The speakers were conveyors of knowledge imparting wisdom that struck high and low chords of self-awareness…
Halleemah Nash
“Surge is a movement all about preparing leaders of color for a seat at the table and ensuring that we understand why that seat needs our voice. Surge is building…
Natalie Neris
“My experience in the Surge Fellowship has put an imperative on my commitment to excellence and has deepened my commitment to authentic leadership. Through the Surge Fellowship I have learned…