Jessica R. Kimbrough
“I believe the love of an educator is transcending. As a leader of color in education, I seek to be apart of and to create spaces where students, educators, and…
Jeremy Rembert
“Becoming a Surge Fellow means embarking on a transformative journey of self-discovery, leadership, and social impact. It represents an opportunity to hone essential executive skills like strategic planning, and change…
Jasmine Gilstrap Hunter
“I believe that the Surge Fellowship can support me in my new phase of my career as a nonprofit leader trying to establish the best policies and procedures to support…
Jasmin Rosales-Montas
“I have been interested in Surge for a few years, this year, I choose to prioritize my development so that I can unlearn mindsets that are holding me back. I’ve…
Janelle Norman
“The Surge Fellowship will equip my cohort with the tools to grow individually, and increase our impact in the lives of young people in Chicago as a collective. Our students…
Ifunanya Chikamso Odume
Senior Director | Y2
Elizabeth Jamison-Dunn
“As a school leader of color, who grew up on the south side of Chicago, I welcome the opportunity to participate in a program that addresses issues of race and…
Christine Smith
“I’m excited about the opportunity to participate in the Surge Fellowship because I am confident in my readiness to be pushed beyond my current understanding in order to achieve my…
Carlos Garcia
“As someone who has worked in college access for youth of color in Chicago for the past 5 years, my freedom dream for the BIPOC youth of Chicago is simple,…
Ashley Evans
“I dream of seeing BIPOC young people engaging in learning with no limitations. Since I am living out my passion of education and service, I want to continue building the…