EL 2022: A Night To Remember

EL 2022: A Night To Remember

A little time has passed since our 2022 Exemplary Leadership Celebration but there are still ton of great memories to share from that night! From the opening remarks by ALF Board Chair Jon Hicks (Class XXXI) and Vice Chair Heather Rangel (Class XXXIII) to the award...
When something has immediacy, let’s “get it did.”

When something has immediacy, let’s “get it did.”

By Allyson Paul, ALF Staff Writer & Executive Assistant–– These wise words were spoken by Barry Williams’ late mother-in-law, and it’s a mantra that continues to serve him as a leader. Raised in an African-American working-class family in New York, the...
A Life of Passion & Community Organizing: Salvador Bustamante

A Life of Passion & Community Organizing: Salvador Bustamante

Life doesn’t make much sense without passion. Salvador “Chava” Bustamante knows this and has lived this truth his whole life. While visiting his family in Texas, Chava chatted with me via telephone about his personal journey, professional...
Exemplary Leadership Spotlight: Coastside Gives

Exemplary Leadership Spotlight: Coastside Gives

Each year at our Exemplary Leadership Celebration, we honor networks for the common good that demonstrate ALF values and practices of cross-sector collaboration and impact for equity. This recognition is known as the Network Leadership Award. One of this year’s...