Dirrick Butler
“I have had the privilege of working alongside a few Surge Fellows throughout my career and have seen first-hand the self-awareness, clear leadership styles, and fortitude they have not just…
Chanelle Bell
“The Surge fellowship is not only a movement, but it’s a way of life. The namesake itself means power. When I think of my Black and Brown people I think…
Ana Agarrat
“To walk into an unfamiliar space and be welcomed like family, supported in the knowledge that you belong in the rooms where the necessary work to improve the lives of…
Onel Abreu
“The Surge Fellowship represents an opportunity for me to exponentially grow and shape our narrative through its mission of developing and unapologetically celebrating a network of leaders of color who…
Diego Báez
“The knowledge and community we build in class proves vital for students who are continuing their education, especially for first-generation college students, and for immigrant and undocumented Chicagoans. Truman College…
Dulce Torres-Petty
Dulce Torres-Petty is the Senior Program Manager at Oakland Promise
Zakir Parpia
Zakir Parpia is the Director of Fiscal Partnerships at California School-Age Consortium
Jayo Miko Macasaquit
Jayo Miko Macasaquit is the Chief People Officer at The 19th.
Kyra Mungia
Kyra Mungia is the Deputy Director of Education at the Office of Mayor Schaaf, Oakland Promise
Sanam Jorjani
Sanam Jorjani is the Co-Director at Oakland Literacy Coalition