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…
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…
Ashley Leonard
“Surge is a truly transformational experience that gave me the confidence and skills to lead on my own terms. I know the value of my unique story and am proud…
Ashlie Tyler
“The Surge Fellowship was a life-changing experience. It not only reinforced the importance of grounding myself in truth and authenticity but also increased my capacity to lead through the most…