Nominate a Senior Fellow deserving of recognition!

Nominate a Senior Fellow deserving of recognition!

ALF Senior Fellows: Nominate an Exemplary Leader today! Do you know of an exceptional ALF Senior Fellow who has exhibited an extraordinary commitment to inclusion, bridge-building, and service to the community? How about a network, partnership, or organization that...
We Ended 20 Minutes Early! EL25 Recap

We Ended 20 Minutes Early! EL25 Recap

ALF Silicon Valley’s 2025 Exemplary Leadership Celebration lived up to its name: more than 40 (of 45) Senior Fellow classes plus seven current Fellows packed into Sharon Heights’ ballroom. You bought all 280 available seats. You invested more than $150K in...
Exemplary Leadership Sponsor Spotlight: Sutter Health

Exemplary Leadership Sponsor Spotlight: Sutter Health

ALF Silicon Valley’s annual Exemplary Leadership Celebration brings together our thriving, vibrant, and active network, along with colleagues, supporters, and friends, for an inspirational celebration of leadership that stands out as one of the most unique and...
An Inspirational Recognition at EL25

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. Gardner Award recipients Cindy Chavez and Mike Gaulke and the 2025 Greg Ranstrom...
Exemplary Leadership Spotlight: APALI

Exemplary Leadership Spotlight: APALI

At this year’s Exemplary Leadership Celebration, American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley will present Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APALI) with the 2025 Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award. This award is presented annually to a collaborative effort,...
Let’s come together for EL25!  Registration is now open!

Let’s come together for EL25! Registration is now open!

EL25: Tickets on sale now! Reserve your seat! On May 8, 2025, we’ll 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...
2025 Exemplary Leadership Celebration Awardees

2025 Exemplary Leadership Celebration Awardees

Next spring, we’ll once again invite the ALF Silicon Valley network to the annual Exemplary Leadership Celebration, where we’ll present the John W. Gardner and Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership awards. Stay tuned for a formal event invitation, including the...
Nominate an Exemplary Leader for EL25

Nominate an Exemplary Leader for EL25

Each year at the Exemplary Leadership Celebration, the ALF Silicon Valley network recognizes the individuals and networks demonstrating ALF’s core values of diversity, inclusiveness, engagement, and respect. Nominations are now open for the 2025 edition of our two...
Book Preview: The ALF Way

Book Preview: The ALF Way

At this year’s Exemplary Leadership Celebration on April 18, guests received a special preview of the forthcoming book by American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, tentatively titled A Guide to Human Citizenship: The ALF Way. We’ve now made this selection...
Exemplary Leadership Keynote: Suzanne St. Jonh-Crane

Exemplary Leadership Keynote: Suzanne St. Jonh-Crane

American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley CEO Suzanne St. John-Crane delivered the keynote address at this year’s Exemplary Leadership Celebration on April 18. Read Suzanne’s full speech below. “What have you been up to this year, Suzanne? How are you?”...