Johnny Dominguez

Executive Director at Leaders in Training “I decided to join Surge as it seemed to be a good fit to where I am currently as a professional. Being within a network of devoted leaders of color pursuing equity in education is the type of support system that is missing in Las Vegas. What I hope…

Elizabeth Mares

“Surge’s Las Vegas Fellowship Academy is an opportunity to develop professionally, connect with like-minded individuals who are looking to make an impact on the community, and build a network of support for the next generation of educational leaders in Nevada. Surge stands out from other leadership and fellowship programs for its commitment to uplifting diverse…

Ciara Owens

“As a Surge Fellow, I am most excited about having an opportunity to further build my capacity as an educational leader with others that look like me! It is an intentional space cultivated not just with BIPOCs in mind, but for BIPOCs specifically! And that alone is powerful. Even though we may come from diverse…

Cesserly Rice

“It is simply not enough to complain about the issues plaguing education. Change requires action! Building my capacity for leadership through Surge will give me an enhanced lens for being an agent of change. It is also critical, now more than ever, to engage in this work with a community of like- minded leaders. Surge…

Stephanie Renee Young

“My hope is the Surge experience will challenge me and push my boundaries around thinking and navigating our current system of education. I really hope to better understand more structural and political underpinnings of our system, and learn more on how to overcome the ingrained inequities that keep our young people from reaching their dreams.…

Dignorlyn Poweriet

“As a Surge Fellow I hope to become a serving leading in my community and become of support to other young professionals” Corporate and Foundations Partnerships Director at City Year DC