What is the Alumni Directory? How is this different than the Fellows Directory on the Surge website?

The Alumni Directory on this page is an alumni-initiated tool visible only to fellow Surge siblings and designed to foster connection, collaboration, and community within the network. This Alumni Directory is not public-facing and can only be accessed here by Surge alumni; it includes additional opt-in information with the goal of allowing alumni to make connections and collaborate with other alumni. 

The Fellows Directory on the Surge website is a public-facing list of all Surge fellows, past and present, and only includes names, roles, and photos. This simple directory is managed by the Surge Marketing team. Want to request a change? Reach out to marketingrequests@surgeinstitute.org.

Where is the Alumni Directory? I don’t see it…

It’s under construction and coming soon! When completing the 2026 Surge Alumni Survey this summer, you will have the opportunity to complete a “Surge Alumni Profile” – your contribution to the Alumni Directory! 

When will I be able to see the Directory?

Later this summer after the Annual Alumni Survey closes, the alumni network will be notified that the Directory published. To view and access the Directory, you must be logged into the Google account Surge has on file. Logged in and unable to access the Alumni Directory? Contact us at alumni@surgeinstitute.org.

What will be included in the Alumni Directory?

The Alumni Directory will feature alumni information that you’ve opted into sharing, and can include:

• General contact information

• Current role(s) and organization(s)

• Job opportunities (hiring or seeking)

• Services and products offered

• Collaboration opportunities

How can I update my information in the Alumni Directory?

In addition to the Alumni Survey, every year in January, we will send you an email with a unique link to your “Surge Alumni Profile.” You can use this link to make updates anytime, so we recommend bookmarking it. 

In the meantime, email us at alumni@surgeinstitute.org to request a unique link to your “Update Your Surge Alumni Profile” form. 

Who created the Alumni Directory?

Alumni did! The Alumni Directory was born out of the Surge National Alumni Committee and brought to life by the Surge Alumni Impact Team.

How is our information stored, and who can access it?

All data is securely stored in Salesforce, and select information is displayed here to alumni only. The Directory will be visible only to alumni logged in to their Google accounts on file with us. The Directory is view-only and cannot be downloaded.

Need information to be removed? 

Email us at alumni@surgeinstitute.org to request a unique link to your “Update Your Surge Alumni Profile” form.