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…
A.J. Watson
“The Surge Fellowship is about being able to take my personal and professional leadership to the next level and create a better run organization, better systems and practices that allow…
Rudy Lozano
“The Surge Fellowship is an opportunity to grow personally and within a family. I choose to be a part of Surge because I’m interested in working with allies to strengthen…
Paul Morgan
“I seek to be held accountable for my vision and goals. I believe the Surge Fellowship and network of support will help focus my vision and set me up for…
Natalia Torres
“My vision for leadership in education is to be one who uses her resources and networks to connect an educational institution with families and community partners, in order to make…
Nicole Spicer
“As a Surge Fellow, I will have opportunities to develop my leadership style and voice to infuse culturally sensitive social, emotional and restorative policies and practices. It is my responsibility…
Michelle Kemp
“This movement is to not only change the trajectory of our youth, but to also become more unified culturally and socially despite social-economic challenges. Through Surge, I look forward to…