Cassie Williams
“The Fellowship experience has been awesome for me both professionally and personally: Professionally, I have deepened my understanding of both technical and adaptive skills. I have become a stronger, more…
LeShonne Segura
“The Surge Fellowship rejuvenated my passion for social justice. By challenging me to think critically about my leadership, the Fellowship empowered me to take more ownership of my development and…
DuJuan Smith
“My Surge Fellowship has been an amazing journey! I have learned so much about myself, my cohort members, and about the educational landscape in the United States. The lessons ranged…
Khair Sadrud-Din
“The Surge Institute Fellowship has immensely impacted my leadership. It has taught me the importance of intentionality, self-reflection, and active listening. I have already found these skills to be useful…
Grisel Maldonado
Grisel Maldonado is the Director of College Success at UChicago Impact at the Urban Education Institute (UEI). Maldonado oversees 6to16, UChicago Impact’s college success curriculum, and leads the development and…
Ana Martinez
“There are experiences in life that have the power to shape our forever, and Surge is one of those for me. I’ve spent my entire life and professional career noticing…
Stacey D. Mitchell
“The Surge Fellowship has been an important part of my development as a leader who shares the backgrounds of our students and who are fighting for their education. It has exponentially…
Candace Moore
“The Surge Fellowship has been a transformative opportunity for me. It has been an investment not simply into what I do, but who I am. Through Surge, I am part…
Angela Brizant
“The Surge Fellowship challenged and empowered me to bring my whole self to my work. The myriad of experiences that constitute who I am make me a stronger leader,…
Adria Husband
“My Surge Fellowship experience has truly been life changing. It is easy to feel like an island in professional spheres where there are few individuals who share your passion, face…