Greetings!

Spring is an important time of the year for the Surge movement. True to the spirit of the season, it’s a time of bloom and renewal.

The fellows across our cohorts in Oakland, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Washington D.C. are moving through a transformational experience, building on their new relationships, learnings, and brilliant ideas for the future of our communities. Meanwhile, the seeds of future impact are planted as we recruit emerging BIPOC leaders and build our 2023 cohorts in Chicago, Kansas City, and two new cities (soon to be announced!).

The Surge movement continues to evolve in the way we serve as well. With the Black Principals Network joining our suite of connective and transformative spaces, we are blessed with the opportunity to reach even more of our people. Several brilliant and bold new faces have joined our leadership team as well, including two Surge alums. 

As we continue the Surge Ahead, please take a moment to catch up with all of the newest developments in our movement. Explore what your role in this work may be, whether it’s applying for the next fellowship experience or becoming a member of our powerful IMPACT Community, there is space for you to water and cultivate something truly fruitful for our youth and communities.

In community,
Carmita Semaan
Founder and President
Surge Institute
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
GROWING IMPACT: BLACK PRINCIPALS NETWORK
Thanks to an agreement with Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, the Surge Institute will officially lead and design a new experience for the Black Principals Network. Surge Alumna, TaraShaun Cain, M.Ed., has joined the National Leadership Team to serve as the program's Executive Director.
OUR NEWEST FELLOWS
Earlier this year, we welcomed our 2022 Indianapolis cohort for the Surge Academy. Click the button to meet the 16 leaders in the cohort and learn why they chose to join the Surge movement
AN UPDATE ON SURGE OAKLAND PROGRAMMING
Due to the dearth of local financial support, we will not be recruiting for a new class of Surge Oakland Fellows this year. We have instead shifted our focus to work diligently to secure funding in the Bay Area for future programming to support, connect, and elevate our Surge Oakland Alumni as well as new cohorts of BIPOC leaders—likely through the Surge Academy.
SURGE COMMUNITY STORIES
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
This year, we welcomed three fierce leaders in education to the Surge Team. Click the link to learn why they are excited to be a part of our national movement.
LET US WRITE | RIGHT OUR STORY
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us this past February for “Let Us Write | Right Our Story.” That day, we took a collective step in the right direction as we continue to work towards galvanizing Black Male leaders in the education space. 

Click the link to re-watch segments from our program.
ANNOUNCING THE SURGE STORE
After much anticipation, the Surge Store is live!

Explore the store and select items that will help you shout from the mountaintops about the Surge movement! #LeadTheSurge
FELLOW & ALUMNI RECOGNITION
Aaron Harris
2022 Oakland Fellow
Aaron Harris has accepted the role of Dean of Instruction at Aspire Golden State Prep. Underscored by an equity-driven focus, Aspire’s vision is that every student will be prepared to earn a college degree.
Claudia Montes Salinas
2022 Indianapolis Fellow
Claudia Montes Salinas has begun her new role with Indiana University Health as the Mosaic Center Special Projects Manager.

The Mosaic Center for Work, Life and Learning is a workforce development initiative that supports Indianapolis youth and adults.
Dr. Lateshia Woodley
2020 Kansas City Alumna
Dr. Lateshia Woodley was featured in EdWeek’s 2022 Leaders to Learn From. The honorees are innovative district leaders who have showed resiliency and fortitude as they found ways to support students and families during a year of continued disruption.
INVEST IN THE SURGE MOVEMENT
Did you know that the Surge Institute earned the 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency? You can view our financial details and learn about the people at our organization on our Candid #NonprofitProfile.