Jannah Muhammad

Jannah Muhammad is the Development and Partnership Coordinator at SchoolTalk. “As a Surge Fellow I hope to further advocate for my vision of education equality. In this education system, all…

Nicole Savage

Nicole Savage is the Director, Early College Academy at Coolidge Senior High School, DCPS “At times, educating our Black and Brown students seems like a persistent negotiation between best intentions and…

Voncia Monchais

Voncia Monchais is the Director of Youth Engagement at Mikva Challenge. “My vision of education equality is that all students, regardless of their zip code, cultural background, socioeconomic status, race/…

Arman Lakes

Arman Lakes, Ed.D is a School Counselor at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, DCPS. “I interpret the Surge Fellowship as a movement because it will take a movement to make…

LeKisha Jordan

LeKisha Jordan is a Senior Policy Advisor at Council of the District of Columbia. “Surge is a movement focused on ending policies that disproportionately impact students of color and/or contribute…

Ryan Jones

Ryan Jones is the Senior Partnerships Strategist and Communications Manager at Kindred Communities. “My vision for education equity is that every student, regardless of their racial background or their zip…