Surge Institute
Ulric Shannon MA, MAT, MBA serves as the Executive Director of the Surge Institute since October 2023, after previously holding significant leadership positions at AUSL, including Director of Purpose and Director of Partner Engagement, where efforts focused on reimagining educational experiences for underserved communities. Ulric's career encompasses various roles in educational organizations, including as a Fellow in the IMPACT Leadership Development Fellowship at the Chicago Urban League, and as a Surge Fellow at the Surge Institute. With prior experience as the Director of External Affairs and Head of Staff at Civitas Education Partners and Managing Director of Recruitment at Teach For America, Ulric has consistently demonstrated a commitment to enhancing educational leadership and community engagement. Educational credentials include multiple degrees in Political Science, Teaching, and Business Administration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and National Louis University.
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Surge Institute
Our mission is to educate and develop leaders of color who create transformative change for young people, their families and our broader communities. Our Vision: We are the preeminent pipeline addressing the dearth of leadership of color at the decision-making table. Surge educates, empowers and energizes leaders of color who will create transformative change in the communities they serve.