ALF officially launches search for next permanent CEO

ALF officially launches search for next permanent CEO

Be the Catalyst for a New Era of Leadership in Silicon Valley Updated 07-18-25 American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley is more than a leadership development organization — it is one the region’s most impactful cross-sector network of Bay Area executives. Its...
Spring 2025 Board Appointment

Spring 2025 Board Appointment

American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley is pleased to announce that ALF Senior Fellow Tina Brown (Class XLIII), President and Co-Founder, Vector Holding Group, has joined the ALF board of directors, effective April 2025. Tina Rogers Brown has over 25 years of...
Class XLV: Dialogue Across Differences

Class XLV: Dialogue Across Differences

Earlier this month, the incoming Fellows Program cohort from Class XLV gathered for their first regular Friday session, Dialogue Across Differences. The group was hosted by classmate Jonathan Stroper in San Francisco at the office of Hanson Bridgett LLC. At this...
Making Waves | AAPI Voices: Hien Do

Making Waves | AAPI Voices: Hien Do

A Reflection from April 30, 2024 It is hard to believe that it has been 49 years since I left my country of birth.  As we commemorated this day in San Jose, I am amazed at how far we have come as a community.  The event was held at the Rotunda at San Jose City Hall, a...
American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Appoints Interim CEO

American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Appoints Interim CEO

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 richard@alfsv.org | 408-554-2004 San Jose, CA – April 3, 2025— David Yarnold, a...
Passion and Purpose: YWCA’S Board Evolution

Passion and Purpose: YWCA’S Board Evolution

The mission of YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley (YWCA-GGSV) has always been clear, bold, and declarative: eliminate racism and empower women. In an era where these fundamental values are increasingly under threat, Adriana Caldera, Chief Executive Officer, and Aime...
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...
Class XLIV joins the ALF Senior Fellow Network!

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 Theater (ACT) in San Francisco! The group spent the morning sharing their...
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,...