Need a flashlight?

Need a flashlight?

I lived in San Bruno during the ’89 earthquake, and I vividly remember the days following.  Neighbors ate dinner outside in community. We grabbed hands during unsettling aftershocks. We made sure each other had batteries for transistor radios. We tried to shore...
Doing Impossible Things

Doing Impossible Things

“I don’t know why I’m still here. I thought I would have transitioned by now.” My 85-year-old dad shared his frustration with me as he lay in bed two weeks ago, struggling to do many of the daily tasks of living anymore—like eating, walking, breathing, remembering...
100 Black Voices: Executive Summary

100 Black Voices: Executive Summary

ALF Senior Fellow Barry Williams (Class XX) recently published an executive summary of 100 Black Voices: Black Corporate Directors Video Archive Project, which aims to conduct 85-100 video interviews of leading black corporate directors and create a video library for...
The Dialogue Podcast: Senior Fellow Cynthia Bright

The Dialogue Podcast: Senior Fellow Cynthia Bright

New Episode of ALF’s The Dialogue Podcast! In the latest episode of ALF’s The Dialogue Podcast, we’re featuring Senior Fellow Cynthia Bright of Class XLIII. Cynthia is the Deputy General Counsel and Global Head of Litigation Ethics and Compliance at...
Updated Donor Circles & Member Benefits

Updated Donor Circles & Member Benefits

To mark the launch of our 2024 Giving Campaign, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve expanded the selection and offerings of our ALF Donor Circles! Now, members receive various benefits across eight Donor Circles for contributing the resources necessary...
Tony Lam: The Inspiration for Andy’s Cafe

Tony Lam: The Inspiration for Andy’s Cafe

Collaborations for the greater good. Every year, ALF methodically invites a group of influential strangers into a Fellows Program experience. Through leadership development, unique experiences, and deep relationship-building, the Fellows become a powerful community of...
Mica Mayo: A Collaborative Equity Journey

Mica Mayo: A Collaborative Equity Journey

Collaborations for the greater good. Every year, ALF methodically invites a group of influential strangers into a Fellows Program experience. Through leadership development, unique experiences, and deep relationship-building, the Fellows become a powerful community of...
Election Season Check-ins for ALF Senior Fellows

Election Season Check-ins for ALF Senior Fellows

ALF Silicon Valley presents A More Perfect Union Series | Election Season Check-ins American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley is proud to announce the launch of A More Perfect Union series of events and gatherings, beginning with Election Season Check-in sessions for...