Mar 12, 2026
In our latest “Yewtube” video, CEO Erica Yew takes us inside ALF Silicon Valley HQ for a brief visit with The Power of We convening, where they join her in an energetic greeting to the network. Erica also reminds us that as Senior Fellows, our nominations to the...
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 27, 2026
A Special Message from the ALF Silicon Valley Board of Directors: We are pleased to announce that Judge Erica Yew (Class XV) will become the new CEO of American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley beginning February 1. Many of you already know Erica, a tireless advocate...
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...
Oct 24, 2025
This post was originally published at alfnational.org and shared here with permission. On a recent Friday afternoon, I made the hour-long drive from San Jose to downtown San Francisco to speak to a group of university students at a Fintech conference. Mind you, I have...
Oct 8, 2025
Growing the ALF Network at the Annual Board Retreat On September 24, the ALF Silicon Valley Board of Directors gathered at Miramar Farms in Half Moon Bay for the annual board retreat. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the farm’s gardens and the iconic...
Oct 1, 2025
Spoiler: It’s yours, of course. And everyone else’s! Because being the “best class” isn’t about bragging rights. It’s about the connections, the friendships, the personal growth, and the impact of leadership that continues long after graduation. Every...
Sep 8, 2025
We’re kicking into high gear! I hope you enjoyed your summer adventures—whether that meant travels, time with family, or just a few extra minutes of sunshine before your inbox started calling again. Now that fall is around the corner, we all know things are...
Aug 22, 2025
Class XLIV alum and Sutter Health executive joins ALF Board of Directors Kevin Cook is President of Sutter Health’s Greater Silicon Valley, overseeing two hospitals, and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. He joined Sutter in June 2023 from Caldwell Butler, a healthcare... 
