When 500-plus people come together for a shared purpose—teachers, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, community members—each bringing their unique gifts, whole communities are transformed.

This is the story of Surge. And it’s being made possible one person at a time. 

Surge offered Tara Haskins(KC23 and Surge Angels ‘24) an opportunity to rest, to process, and to ultimately discern her vision of centering Black and Latinx Womanhood in educational design. “Black and Latinx women have always been at the center of fighting for children,” Haskins says.  “But so often, they have not had a place at the table when it comes to making decisions for Black and Latinx girls.” 

Today, Haskins is working to change that. She leads a team of educators at the SEED School in South Central Los Angeles, California’s only public boarding school. 90% of her staff identify as Black and Latinx, and she’s proud to report a 100% retention rate. A collaborative approach has given teachers the autonomy to make impactful decisions. Students learn from teachers and administrators who like them. And a sustainable model is thriving in South Central LA. 

The biggest headline: Black and Latinx girls see everyday, teachers and administrators who look like them, leading, loving, and educating with a profound sense of purpose. 

Tara joins the 76% of Surge alumni who serve as mentors to others with whom they share an identity. 

Support leaders like Tara today. Your investment in Surge multiples purpose, right now, by carving out spaces where leaders can discern, grow, and ultimately express their best selves. 

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