American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley

⛰️🌟They did it! On March 28, the members of Class XLIV reached the end of their ALF Fellows Program journey, joining together for their final session and a wonderful celebration at the American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco! The group spent the morning sharing their reflections on what they learned throughout their yearlong ALF Fellows Program journeys and their commitments going forward. In the afternoon, board members Heather Rangel, Mica Mayo, and Tom Giles recognized the Fellows for their successful participation and officially welcomed them to the ALF Senior Fellow network! Like generations of Fellows Program participants before them, members of Class XLIV began their journey a year earlier by trying on elements of mindfulness and meditation, self-reflection, and sharing their personal stories. And now, as Senior Fellows, we hope they are even more empowered to serve as catalysts in their communities to collaboratively address the most urgent public concerns. On behalf of the entire ALF Silicon Valley team, congratulations to Class XLIV on joining a growing and increasingly engaged network of leaders committed to the common good. We can't wait to see what's next! 🎉 ----------- #ALFSiliconValley #ALFFellows #CommunityLeaders

⛰️ At this year’s Exemplary Leadership Celebration, American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley will present the 2025 Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award to Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APALI). 🌟 Check out our brief awardee spotlight highlighting some of the incredible work of APALI: https://lnkd.in/gpw97bZ9 The Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award is presented annually to a collaborative effort, organized network, or organization demonstrating ALF values and practices of cross-sector collaboration and impact for equity. The recognition is named in honor of the late Greg Ranstrom, ALF Fellows Program Director of 15 years. ********** #ALFSiliconValley #ExemplaryLeadership #APALI

🌟 ALF Silicon Valley's annual Exemplary Leadership Celebration brings our thriving, vibrant, and active network together once a year—along with colleagues, supporters, and friends— for an inspirational celebration of leadership that is among the most unique and inspiring in the Bay Area! This event would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors and contributors like Sutter Health our 2025 Exemplary Leadership Celebration Presenting Sponsor. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you on May 8th when we celebrate the impact and achievements of the 2025 John W. Gardner Award recipients Cindy Chavez and Mike Gaulke and the 2025 Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award recipient Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute: APALI! ********** #EL25 #ALFSV # #LeadershipCelebration

The ALF Silicon Valley affinity group, ALF Black, hosted another fantastic ALF Black Lunch event at the end of last month. Many thanks to everyone in attendance! ❤️ The ALF Black affinity group comprises ALF Senior Fellows & Fellows who come together to build relationships and community for healing and collective power. ----------- #ALFSV #ALFBlack #SiliconValley #CommunityBuilding

🌟 We had a great turnout for our Power of We retreat last week at the Bloomhouse gathering space on the East Palo Alto waterfront! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the seventh retreat in the Power of We series where ALF Senior Fellows who identify as people of color come together to deepen relationships, appreciate differences, and build solidarity. A very special thanks to our amazing facilitators: Leon Beauchman (Class XX), Melissa Cerezo (Class XXXVIII), Darcie Green (Class XXVIII), and Nadine Rambeau (Class XLIII). -------- #ALFSV #PowerOfWe #Solidarity

🌟Secure Your Early Bird Tickets for the 2025 Exemplary Leadership Celebration – Presented by Sutter Health! 🌟 Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to celebrate leadership excellence in Silicon Valley! Early Bird tickets are on sale now—save $25 when you purchase by Friday, March 14. Join us as we honor ALF Senior Fellows Cindy Chavez and Mike Gaulke, recipients of the 2025 John W. Gardner Award, and recognize the Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute’s (APALI) 2025 Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Honoree. This inspiring evening will bring together trailblazers, changemakers, and visionaries. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gM3_hYQs

On Feb 13 the ALF National community gathered to turn conversations into actions following the presidential elections. Thank you for joining us for We The People dialogue. We appreciate each of you for staying connected and engaging in open, meaningful conversations. Thank you to our Keynote speakers Carin Taylor and Alberto Gonzalez. Thank you to our Fishbowl Dialogue participants Peter Blair, Melissa Cerezo, Rick Figuerora, and Jay Fowler

MAR 9—FROM THE ALF SENIOR FELLOW NETWORK: Join Indian Business & Professional Women (IBPW) for an expert panel discussion on the ethical implications of AI in these key areas and how it's shaping our lives. You won’t want to miss this important conversation. Featuring ALF Senior Fellows Ann Skeet and Robert Pearl as panelists. Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/g55ncAjh

Please join the ALF Silicon Valley team in celebrating Akemi Flynn as she embarks on her new journey! Akemi has been a vital part of our team for five and a half years, serving as Chief Impact Officer and is Senior Fellow of Class XXVII. In 2019, she collaborated with Senior Fellows to launch affinity groups that have become essential to our community. In 2022, she took on the role as co-facilitator of ALF Fellows Program, where she taught, inspired, and empowered our Fellows. We are incredibly grateful for her contribution and impact. - The ALFSV Team ❤️

🌟 2025 Exemplary Leadership Celebration – Get Your Tickets Now! 🌟 We invite you to ALF Silicon Valley’s night of honoring visionary leaders and communities. We’ll honor the 2025 John W. Gardner Award recipients, Cindy Chavez and Mike Gaulke, and the 2025 Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award recipient, Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute, for their dedication to creating change. Presented by Sutter Health, this unforgettable evening will inspire, connect, and celebrate the power of leadership in Silicon valley 📅 May 8, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM PT | 📍Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, Menlo Park, CA 🎟 Reserve your seat today: https://lnkd.in/gM3_hYQs