Roxanne Rose

Roxanne Rose is the Assistant Principal at Achieve Academy, Education for Change Public Schools. “Being a Surge Fellow means being in community with dynamic, critically engaged educational leaders who have…

Miranda Tsang

Miranda Tsang is the Literacy Partnerships Program Manager at BUILD. “Surge is an opportunity to bridge resources for our community by understanding the true value of our lived experiences, and,…

Aijeron Simmons

Aijeron Simmons is the Program Manager at the Office of Social and Emotional Learning, Oakland Unified School District. “I see this fellowship as the opportunity to connect to other leaders…

Darryl McDavid

Darryl McDavid is the Admissions Specialist at Year Up. “If movements such as the civil rights and smaller grassroots movements have exemplified anything it’s the power of a community response,…

Erik Martinez

Erik Martinez is the Manager, LGBTQ Support Services at San Francisco Unified School District. “Leadership for people of color must be centered in community and relationships. It is the idea…

Zuleica Lopez

“I want to join the Surge movement to be part of a community of leaders of color. I want to engage in learning experiences that are identity affirming, that reminds…

Jane Lee

Jane Lee is the Program Manager at Alameda County of Education. “I am looking forward to sharing stories and learning alongside leaders of color who are passionate about serving students…