Apr 15, 2026
On April 9 & 10, the new Fellows from Class XLVI gathered for their official orientation at the beautiful Miramar Farms in Half Moon Bay. The day began with a “ground and connect” guided exploration of the farm, with host and ALF Senior Fellow Jayne...
Mar 26, 2026
In the second installment of a new video series featuring our ALF Silicon Valley board members, Class XLII Senior Fellow Mica Mayo reflects on a transformative session she shared with her cohort at 1440 Multiversity. She emphasizes the importance of community and...
Mar 26, 2026
We are excited to announce the addition of three exceptional leaders to the ALF Silicon Valley Board of Directors: David Onek, CEO of the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) and ALF Senior Fellow (Class XLII), who begins his board term this month. Michelle...
Mar 25, 2026
ALF Silicon Valley presents The Rule of Law & Tariffs, featuring distinguished speakers, Judge Jeremy Fogel and Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, on April 6, 2026. In this timely and informative dialogue, moderated by CEO Erica Yew, guests Jeremy Fogel and Erwin Chemerinsky...
Mar 22, 2026
After five years with the American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, Sumaiya Moosa recently concluded her tenure as Director of Development. During her time at ALF, she worked closely with Senior Fellows, board members, supporters, and partners to strengthen...
Feb 23, 2026
In this all-new “Yewtube” from ALF Silicon Valley CEO Erica Yew, we get a glimpse into her early experiences as she wraps up her third week in her new role. Recorded outside the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits, the home of ALF Silicon Valley HQ, Erica warmly reflects...
Jan 22, 2026
It was an honor. I can’t thank you enough. Serving as Interim CEO of ALF Silicon Valley has felt like climbing to the lookout at Sierra Buttes. I had the opportunity to survey a landscape of 45 classes. I met dozens of new leaders and refreshed longtime relationships....
Jan 12, 2026
Members of Class XLV reconvened this month, hosted by classmate Alex Vallejo at the PGE Conference Center in San Ramon. The session focused on social impact and civic responsibility, building on discussions the class has engaged in since the Wilderness experience last...
Jan 9, 2026
American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley mourns the passing of two deeply valued members of our community, Senior Fellows Rich Braugh (Class XII) and Barry Del Buono (Class III). Each, in distinct yet profoundly aligned ways, embodied the spirit of service,...
Nov 7, 2025
Part of the magic of American Leadership Forum lies in the fact that the cohort experience is just the starting point of a much longer leadership journey. ALF Affinity Groups help keep those cohort connections alive by offering spaces where Senior Fellows can continue...
