Lucy Weatherly
Lucy Weatherly is a Director of Communication and Community Development at Intrinsic Schools. “The Surge Fellowship creates an opportunity for me to listen and learn from inspiring peers in a…
Ugochukwu Ukasoanya
Ugochukwu Ukasoanya is an Equity Policy Fellow at Chicago Public Schools. “Historically, systemic marginalization has played a role in the plight of Black and Latinx individuals and families. Racism, bias, and…
Tierionna Pinkston
Tierionna Pinkston is Principal at The Noble Academy, Chicago, IL Tierionna is a mother, wife, and long-time educator, who serves young people and families as the principal at The Noble…
Tiara Jordan
Tiara Jordan is a Principal at Intrinsic Schools. ” ‘You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.’-…
Martiaè Jenkins-Alexander
Martiaè Jenkins-Alexander is a Resident Principal – Chicago Leadership Collaborative at Chicago Public Schools. “Surge means operationalizing the principle of Ujima. This happens by bringing my gifts as a strategist…
Stephanie Hernandez
Stephanie Hernandez is the Teacher Leadership Operations Manager, Distributed Leadership Specialist at Chicago Public Schools. “To me, Surge is a collective of like-minded people of Color serving youth in Chicago who…
Sameka Gates
Sameka Gates is a 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at KIPP Chicago. “Surge means an opportunity to continue to grow as a person and as a leader. To be surrounded by…
Wisam Fillo
Wisam Fillo, Director, Alumni Leadership Advancement (Talent) at Teach for America. “I believe strongly that our students deserve to have high-impact leaders who look like them. On top of that,…
James Fields
James Fields is a Senior Program Director – Neighborhood Leadership Initiative at Mikva Challenge. “My experience as a black educator on Chicago’s south and west sides has taught me that…
Tony Diaz
Tony Diaz is the Deputy Program Officer at After School Matters. “My goal in joining the fellowship is to meet and connect with other influential leaders of color in the…