Shambrion Treadwell
“Surge means more leaders of color given the tools, resources, and proper support to thrive and live up to their fullest potential.” Leader in Residence at Opportunity 180
2023
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…
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…
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…
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…
Demetria Giles
“For me, the Surge Fellowship represents forward momentum towards the executive level partnership and fundraising skills needed to scale SchoolED. For the families and communities I serve, this means a…
Renisha O’Donnell
“ Joining Surge Academy for the 2023 Las Vegas Cohort would be an opportunity for me to connect to other leaders in the community, learn how to collectively make systemic…
Nicole Pulliam
“As a Surge fellow, I hope to expand my leadership skills. Leadership is a learning process and I feel that I can learn something new every day. Although I have…
Tarryn McGhie
“Surge is providing me an opportunity to network with others so that I can achieve my goals for improving early literacy and working with justice impacted youth. I also want…
JimDre Westbrook
“By attending Surge, I hope to build a dependable tribe of people who will continue to do the work within the Vegas educational community and importantly, do the work within…