Lessons from the Wilderness

In early August, Fellows from Class XLIV met for their Lessons from Wilderness session hosted by Fellow David Leach at the PG&E San Ramon Conference Center.

In preparation for the August session, the Fellows were encouraged to reflect on their weeklong Wilderness Experience in July at Gold Lake and the Sierra Buttes. They then shared valuable insights about their growth as individuals and as a community, underscoring the importance of their experiences and reflections.

Building on those insights from the Wilderness Experience, the Fellows delved further into the opportunities to build community within the class and our broader society.

As the Fellows from Class XLIV near the halfway point in their yearlong journey, the aim of deepening their understanding and commitment to building community across differences with curiosity and empathy and applying their learnings to their leadership continues to come into collective focus.

MEET CLASS XLIV

Akemi Flynn has over 25 years of experience working for multicultural community building and equity in Silicon Valley. Currently, she is the Chief Impact Officer for ALF Silicon Valley and an ALF Insights faculty member. Akemi is an ALF Senior Fellows with Class XXVII.

Related Posts

American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Appoints Interim Executive Director

Former Executive Editor of the San Jose Mercury News and CEO of the National Audubon Society will assume the CEO role beginning May 1.   Media Contact: Richard Ángel Vega […]

April 3, 2025

An Inspirational Recognition at EL25

We’re just a few short weeks away from the SOLD OUT 2025 Exemplary Leadership Celebration on May 8, where we’ll recognize the impact and achievements of the 2025 John W. […]

April 1, 2025

Class XLIV Joins the ALF Senior Fellow Network!

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 […]

March 31, 2025


Upcoming Events