Ascension is not a solitary act; it’s a shared journey. As we commemorate Surge’s 10th anniversary, we reflect on a decade of rising together and empowering leaders of color to transform education. At the 2025 Alumni Convening, we celebrate The Power of Ascension, this collective strength that has fueled our movement. Together, in Scottsdale, Arizona, we will breathe, bond, and bring to life the power of our shared vision as we prepare to rise to even greater heights. Through retreating, we replenish our strength. Through reflecting, we deepen our connection. And through reimagining, we shape the future of our communities.

This convening is for us - meet us in Scottsdale for a convening dedicated to amplifying our work, empowering our communities, and transforming the future of education! 

The objectives of the 2025 Surge Alumni Convening are to: 

• Retreat: Slowing down to deepen connection with ourselves and across networks, binding our alums tighter as a collective of changemakers. 

• Reflect: Collectively and individually reflect on progress and next steps, while growing our knowledge and sharing our expertise. 

• Reimagine: Collectively reimagine our responsibility to Surge, our youth, our communities, and to our cities. 

• #FuelTheSurge Into the Next Decade: Examine and identify what the work looks like as we move into the next decade of the Surge Institute.