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…

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…

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…

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…

Jawann Pollard

“The Surge Fellowship has played such an unexpected positive role in my life, both personally and professionally. This amazing experience has pushed me to focus inward and evaluate why I…