BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.alfsv.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20260321T002143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T233156Z UID:59562-1775478600-1775482200@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF Webinar Series: The Rule of Law & Tariffs DESCRIPTION:In this exclusive webinar for ALF Senior Fellows\, moderated by CEO Erica Yew\, guests Jeremy Fogel  (Class XIV) and Erwin Chemerinsky will explore key questions surrounding tariffs\, including their constitutional basis and the authority behind them. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJeremy Fogel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n READ BIO\n On September 17\, 2018\, Judge Jeremy Fogel became the first Executive Director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute\, a center at Berkeley Law School whose mission is to build bridges between judges and academics and to promote an ethical\, resilient and independent judiciary. Prior to his appointment at Berkeley\, he served as Director of the Federal Judicial Center in Washington\, DC (2011-2018)\, as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of California (1998-2011)\, and as a judge of the Santa Clara County Superior (1986-1998) and Municipal (1981-1986) Courts. He was the founding Directing Attorney of the Mental Health Advocacy Project from 1978 to 1981.\nJudge Fogel has served as a faculty member for the Federal Judicial Center since 2002 and was a lecturer at Stanford Law School from 2003 until his relocation to Washington. He taught for the California Continuing Judicial Studies Program and California Judicial College from 1987 to 2010 and has served as a faculty member for legal exchanges approximately twenty foreign countries. He received his B.A. from Stanford University in 1971 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1974. \nJudge Fogel has received numerous accolades\, including the President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the California Judiciary from the California Judges Association\, the Vanguard Award for notable contributions to intellectual property law from the State Bar of California\, and\, most recently\, the Samuel E. Gates Litigation Award from the American College of Trial Lawyers\, which is given from time to time to recognize “a lawyer who epitomizes ethical conduct\, integrity\, collegiality\, and professionalism.” \nAmong his major areas of interest are judicial ethics\, judicial administration\, judicial decision making (including effective ways to teach judges about unconscious bias and the impact of emotion)\, and judicial wellness. \nJeremy Fogel is an ALF Senior Fellow with Class XIV. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nErwin Chemerinsky\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n READ BIO\n Erwin Chemerinsky became the 13th Dean of Berkeley Law on July 1\, 2017\, when he joined the faculty as the Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law.\nPrior to assuming this position\, from 2008-2017\, he was the founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of Law\, and Raymond Pryke Professor of First Amendment Law\, at University of California\, Irvine School of Law. Before that he was the Alston and Bird Professor of Law and Political Science at Duke University from 2004-2008\, and from 1983-2004 was a professor at the University of Southern California Law School\, including as the Sydney M. Irmas Professor of Public Interest Law\, Legal Ethics\, and Political Science. From 1980-1983\, he was an assistant professor at DePaul College of Law. \nHe is the author of twenty-two books\, including leading casebooks and treatises about constitutional law\, criminal procedure\, and federal jurisdiction. His most recent major books are Campus Speech and Academic Freedom: A Guide for Difficult Times (with Howard Gillman) (Yale Press 2026) and Taking Sides: The Supreme Court October 2025 (American Bar Association 2025). \nHe also is the author of more than 200 law review articles. He is a contributing writer for the Opinion section of the Los Angeles Times\, and writes regular columns for the Sacramento Bee\, the ABA Journal and the Daily Journal\, and frequent op-eds in newspapers across the country. He frequently argues appellate cases\, including in the United States Supreme Court. \nIn 2016\, he was named a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2024\, National Jurist magazine again named Dean Chemerinsky as the most influential person in legal education in the United States. In 2022\, he was the President of the Association of American Law Schools. He received his B.S. at Northwestern University and his J.D. at Harvard Law School. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/webinar-series-law-and-tariffs-040626/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Silicon Valley,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/April-6-Event-Cover-blue.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20240807T020456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T203118Z UID:51970-1730997000-1731002400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Moving Through Fear | Election Season Check In DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Presents: A More Perfect Union Series \nMOVING THROUGH FEAR | ELECTION SEASON CHECK-IN\nSenior Fellows are invited to join 90-minute check-ins featuring an all-star cast of guest facilitators to share\, learn\, and support each other through this upcoming election season. Come with curiosity. All are welcome! \nIf you are gripped with anxiety with every breaking news alert\, join other Senior Fellows to learn and share how to move through fear\, protect our well-being\, and channel worry into action. \nGuest Facilitator: ALF CEO Suzanne St. John-Crane\, Class XXV / Urbanism XXXIV \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Join in person at ALF’s San Jose office (limited capacity) or online via Zoom. Select your preference during registration.\nDATE: Thursday\, November 7\nTIME: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/moving-through-fear-election-season-check-in/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:A More Perfect Union Series,Learning Circle,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/More-Perfect-Union-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241021T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241021T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20240807T014830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T163449Z UID:51963-1729528200-1729533600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Yours\, Mine\, Ours: Creating an America for All | Election Season Check In DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Presents: A More Perfect Union Series \nYOURS\, MINE\, OURS: CREATING AN AMERICA FOR ALL | ELECTION SEASON CHECK-IN\nSenior Fellows are invited to join 90-minute check-ins with an all-star cast of guest facilitators to share\, learn\, and support each other through this upcoming election season. Come with curiosity. All are welcome! \nWhat role do we as leaders play in creating a culture of belonging\, regardless of who wins elections? \nGuest Facilitator: Dr. Byron Burkhalter\, ALF Fellows Program Facilitator \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This is a virtual event.\nDATE: Monday\, October 21\nTIME: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/creating-an-america-for-all-election-season-check-in/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:A More Perfect Union Series,Learning Circle,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/More-Perfect-Union-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20240930T184648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T184648Z UID:52810-1729177200-1729180800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:CNDsv Steering Committee DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/cndsv-steering-committee/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Small Group,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20241015T174951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T175326Z UID:52939-1729080000-1729083600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:La Comunidad hosts Senior Fellow Cindy Chavez DESCRIPTION:ALF’s La Comunidad affinity group hosts Senior Fellow Cindy Chavez (Class XII) with ALF Black and the AAPI Caucus. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/la-comunidad-hosts-cindy-chavez/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20240930T184450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T184450Z UID:52808-1728547200-1728552600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF Network Engagement Committee (NEC) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-network-engagement-committee-nec/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Small Group,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20240806T232919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T172334Z UID:51936-1728318600-1728324000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Disagreeing Better | Election Season Check-In DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n DISAGREEING BETTER | ELECTION SEASON CHECK-IN\nSenior Fellows are invited to join 90-minute check-ins with an all-star cast of guest facilitators to share\, learn\, and support each other through this upcoming election season. Come with curiosity. All are welcome! \nRe-learn some core ALF practices and learn Civity strategies that help us stay centered while navigating differences with curiosity. Bring your own challenges/successes to share. \nGuest Facilitators:Palma Joy Strand\, Co-Founder / Research Director\, CivityMalka Ranjana Kopell\, Co-Founder / CEO\, Civity \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Join in person at ALF’s San Jose office (limited capacity) or online via Zoom. Select your preference during registration. \nDATE: Monday\, October 7\nTIME: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/disagreeing-better-election-season-check-in/ LOCATION:ALF Silicon Valley Main Office\, 1400 Parkmoor Ave.\, Suite 280\, San Jose\, CA\, 95126\, United States CATEGORIES:A More Perfect Union Series,ALF Silicon Valley,Learning Circle,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/More-Perfect-Union-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20240807T012629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T202943Z UID:51952-1725899400-1725904800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Tis the Season: Navigating Political Differences over the Holidays | Election Season Check-In DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Presents: A More Perfect Union Series \nTIS THE SEASON: NAVIGATING POLITICAL DIFFERENCES OVER THE HOLIDAYS | ELECTION SEASON CHECK-IN\nSenior Fellows are invited to join 90-minute check-ins with an all-star cast of guest facilitators to share\, learn\, and support each other through this upcoming election season. Come with curiosity. All are welcome! \nAre you dreading the upcoming holidays for fear of political conversations over dinner? Or that ONE relative who always pontificates and offends? Let’s gather to build our empathy muscles and explore how we not only survive—but thrive—through the holiday season. \nGuest Facilitator: Pastor Jason Reynolds\, ALF Senior Fellow\, Class XXXIII \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Join in person at ALF’s San Jose office (limited capacity) or online via Zoom. Select your preference during registration.\nDATE: Monday\, September 9\nTIME: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/tis-the-season-election-season-check-in/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:A More Perfect Union Series,ALF Silicon Valley,Learning Circle,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/More-Perfect-Union-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20240502T191503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T023350Z UID:51085-1717432200-1717437600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Using Our Leadership to Restore Sanity DESCRIPTION:ALF National\, in partnership with Houston\, Mountain Valley\, Oregon & Silicon Valley Chapters\, presents Using Our Leadership To Restore Sanity: An Exploration with Dr. Margaret Wheatley. \nJoin esteemed Author and International Leadership Advisor Dr. Margaret Wheatley in defining the leadership that evokes and relies on people’s best qualities\, and explore practices that create meaningful contributions and solutions to the issues most affecting them. This will be a highly interactive and reflective session where you will validate from your own experience the concepts\, practices and experiences Meg offers. \nDATE: Monday\, June 3\nTIME: 4:30PM PT | 6:30PM CT | 7:30PM ET\nVENUE: Online\nREGISTRATION: $30 ALF Senior Fellows/Fellows\, $50 General Admission \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Margaret Wheatley\nDr. Margaret Wheatley has been a consultant\, senior-level advisor\, teacher\, speaker\, and formal leader\, working on all continents (except Antarctica) with all levels\, ages\, and types of organizations\, leaders\, and activists since 1973. Her global work now focuses on developing leaders as Warriors for the Human Spirit. These leaders put service over self\, stand steadfast through crises and failures\, and make a difference for the people and causes they care about. She is author of twelve books and dozens of articles. She has her doctorate from Harvard (1979) in Organizational Planning and Social Policy\, and an M.A. from NYU on the impact of technologies on cultures. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/using-our-leadership-to-restore-sanity/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF National,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/Meg-Wheatly-alfsv-web-event-cover-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20240228T045440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T062017Z UID:50696-1714062600-1714068000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Combating Islamophobia & Antisemitism DESCRIPTION:ALF’s Muslim Affinity Group invites you to: \nCombating Islamophobia & Antisemitism | ING Presentation & ALF Dialogue\nThis event will consist of a presentation by ING followed by a dialogue led by Senior Fellow members of ALF’s Muslim Affinity Group. \nING Presentation:-The roots\, history\, and impact of Islamophobia and antisemitism on Muslim and Jewish people.-How we can work together to combat these and other forms of bigotry in the U.S. \nALF Senior Fellow-led Dialogue:-Share how these issues impact us and our multi-faith and multicultural communities.-Explore how we can be leaders for inclusion and respect for all in our workplaces and communities. \nFeaturing: \nIslamic Networks Group (ING) Speakers and ALF Senior Fellows Maha Elgenaidi (Class XVII)\, ING Founder & Executive Director\, and Rabbi Melanie Aron (Class VIII)\, Rabbi Emerita\, Congregation Shir Hadash \nALF Muslim Affinity Group leaders Muhammed Chaudhry (Class XXVI)\, Managing Partner\, MAC Capital Partners\, and Aftab Jamil (Class XXXVII) Partner\, BDO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This is a virtual event. \nThursday\, April 25\, 4:30-6:00 PM PT / 6:30-8:00 PM CT / 7:30-9:00 PM ET \nLearn more about the ALF Muslim Affinity Group. \nLearn more about ING. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/combating-islamophobia-antisemitism/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group,Learning Circle,Race & Equity,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/APR25-cover-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092103 CREATED:20240117T204051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T004105Z UID:50307-1708430400-1708435800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF National Presents: Otto Scharmer DESCRIPTION:American Leadership Forum National Presents: \nWhy Can’t We Fix Us?\nHow we can diagnose\, retool and regenerate systems and our planet. With Otto Scharmer\, Author of Theory U.\nOur operating system is outdated. We approach systemic social problems—poverty\, the climate crisis\, cyber security\, healthcare inequities – with archaic and siloed strategies and expect different results. (aka\, the definition of insanity.) We can’t do more of the same (even though we keep trying). \nStep aside\, iceberg model. Bring on the Systems Mirror. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n MIT Lecturer\, Theory U Author\, and Founder of the Presencing Institute\, Otto Scharmer will debut a new framework that requires us to tend to our social soil in order to grow healthy systems that are rooted in equity\, empathy\, and collaboration. Until we upgrade the soil\, we will continue in a spin cycle of band-aiding broken systems. \nJoin us for a groundbreaking\, inspired dialogue and Reality Meditation with Otto Scharmer\, where we will courageously envision our role in bringing equitable and thriving systems to life. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alfn-otto-scharmer/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF National,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/ALFN-Otto-cover-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20231115T030004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T183053Z UID:49829-1705593600-1705600800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Faith and the Environment - Dialogue and Panel DESCRIPTION:ALF Silicon Valley’s Muslim Affinity Group invites you to: \nFaith and the Environment | Panel and Dialogue\nJoin ALF Senior Fellows and partners to: \n\nLearn how Islam\, Judaism\, Hinduism\, Buddhism\, Indigenous traditions\, and other religious and spiritual communities teach about the environment.\nConnect with leaders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to understand commonalities and differences\, as well as share a commitment to taking action to heal and protect our earth and climate. You will also have an opportunity to share your perspectives and values.\n\nFeaturing: \n\nDr. Mohammad Qayoumi (Class XXV)\, President Emeritus\, San Jose State University and former Minister of Finance and Chief Advisor on Infrastructure and Technology to the President of Afghanistan\nLael Gray (Class XLII)\, COO\, Peninsula Jewish Community Center\nAsh Kalra (Class XXVII)\, CA State Assemblymember\nNaomi Nakano-Matsumoto (Class XXIV)\, Jodo Shinshu Buddhist\nTeresa Castellanos (Class XXVI)\, Community Organizer\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, January 18 \nTime: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT \nNOTE: The virtual program will start at 4:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET. Local\, in-person attendees should meet at the venue at 4:00 PM PT. \nVenue: Hybrid—San Jose Sobrato Center for Nonprofits & Zoom \nLearn more about the ALF Muslim Affinity Group URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/faith-environment-panel/ LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, CA CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group,Arts & Culture,Learning Circle,Race & Equity,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20231106T195103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T204316Z UID:49758-1700065800-1700069400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Senior Fellow Wellness Check-In DESCRIPTION:“Are you ok?” Today\, that is a big\, complex question\, and many of us are not. Yet\, we don’t have supportive spaces to share our range of emotions in response to all that we are experiencing in this world. \nThe war in the Middle East is impacting many of us personally\, and for those witnessing the tragedies\, it’s almost unbearable to behold. Recent mass shootings\, the upcoming election\, and a multitude of unprecedented legal actions at state and federal levels can be very difficult to process—all while just trying to move through our daily lives. \nSenior Fellows are invited to drop in on this virtual Wellness Check-In to offer and receive support from the network. \nFacilitated by ALF Silicon Valley Chief Facilitation Officer Jenny Niklaus. \nDate: Wednesday\, November 15Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PMLocation: This is a virtual event. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Contact Jenny Niklaus\, jenny@alfsv.org URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/senior-fellow-wellness-check-in/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Small Group,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230307T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20230208T220329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T000701Z UID:41291-1678203000-1678208400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF National Presents: Love as a Business Strategy DESCRIPTION:In 2015\, when a toxic culture almost bankrupted their company\, Softway’s leadership team—including Love as a Business Strategy authors Mohammad Anwar (CEO)\, Chris Pitre (VP)\, and Frank Danna and Jeff Ma (Directors)—vowed to bring humanity back to the workplace. Through trial\, error\, and determination\, they rebuilt their organization around their greatest asset: people. \nBroken out into three distinct sections\, the authors of the book ‘Love As A Business Strategy‘ will cover the dramatic effect ‘love’ had on their business\, strategy\, and people. As business professionals and practitioners\, Mohammad\, Chris\, Jeff and Frank will make a compelling case for why ‘love’ should be part of every business strategy\, and how it could even become your competitive advantage. \nIntended Outcomes & Learning Objectives: \n\nAttendees will walk away with new ideas and fresh approaches to bring out the best in their employees\, their companies\, and themselves.\nAttendees will see how ‘love’ can change their behavior towards each other\, and lead to more inclusion and diversity as a result.\nAttendees will leave inspired to do their part in bringing humanity to their workplace.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nGet Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This is a virtual event. Registrants will receive an access link a few days before the event date. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/love-as-a-business-strategy/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF National,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/MAR-7-event-banner-v3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20211012T062437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T063849Z UID:16204-1635957000-1635962400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Ethnic Studies: What is the Value for our Democracy? DESCRIPTION:ALF Silicon Valley is partnering with San José State University for this panel and dialogue to bring students\, educators\, and community leaders together to explore how ethnic studies impact education and employment\, community\, and democracy. \nThis event is part of SJSU’s Transforming Communities Conference and will have a special focus on student perspectives. \nJOIN US TO: \n\nLearn about ethnic studies to be better-informed students\, educators\, employers\, and active “citizens” of an inclusive democracy\nPractice dialogue across differences to engage productively with others and contribute to meaningful ethnic studies at SJSU and in your local schools\, colleges\, universities\, workplaces\, and communities\nIdentify actions students and community leaders can take to transform communities into more democratic and socially harmonious spaces\n\nFEATURING \n\nSan Jose State University Students\nLeon Beauchman (ALF Class XX)\, External Affairs Consultant\, AT&T; Associate Marriage and Family Therapist; President\, Santa Clara County Alliance of Black Educators; Former Board Member Santa Clara County Office of Education\nDr. Travis Boyce\, Chair\, African American Studies\, Director\, Ethnic Studies Collaborative\, SJSU\nDr. Hien Do (ALF Class XXXVI)\, Professor\, Sociology\, Interdisciplinary Social Science & Asian American Studies\, SJSU\nDr. Marcos Pizarro\, Associate Dean\, College of Education\, Professor\, Chicanx Studies\, SJSU\nToni Vanwinkle (ALF Class XXXIX)\, Senior Director\, Digital Workplace Experience\, Adobe\n\nBACKGROUND: \nEthnic studies has become a lightning rod in an environment of political polarization and racial reckoning. People in communities across the region and country have spoken out in support and opposition in school board meetings and the news media. \nWhile ethnic studies is newer in the K-12 system\, there is a long history of ethnic studies at the college level. Still\, some worry that recent state mandates could water down ethnic studies in Cal State universities. What can we learn from experiences at SJSU and in our community to support meaningful ethnic studies to strengthen education and democracy? URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/transforming-communities/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Race & Equity,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/sjsu-ethnic-studies-event-banner-v3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20200723T220156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T220156Z UID:5401-1607013000-1607020200@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:We The People with Eric Ward DESCRIPTION:Protecting our Democracy from Hate – Building an Inclusive Democracy\nFeaturing Eric K. Ward\, Civil Rights Leader and Executive Director\, Western States Center in conversation with Muhammed Chaudry (XXVI)\, Managing Partner\, MAC Capital Partners\, and Board Member\, ALF SV. \n\nJoin ALF Senior Fellows & Fellows to hear from Eric K. Ward and engage in dialogue about how each of us can be part of leading for an inclusive democracy. \nEric K. Ward is a national expert on the relationship between hate violence and preserving democratic institutions\, governance\, and inclusive societies\, and has nearly 30 years of expertise in community organizing and philanthropy. \nSee Eric’s 21 Day Pledge for Inclusive Democracy \nRead more about Eric at Western States Center and Race Forward \nRegistration is limited to ALF Senior Fellows\, Fellows\, and invited guests. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/we-the-people-eric-ward-120320/ LOCATION:United States CATEGORIES:Virtual,We The People END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20201030T192122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T192122Z UID:6428-1606989600-1607000400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Faith Communities\, Race Equity\, and Democracy Post-Election DESCRIPTION:American Leadership Silicon Valley Dialogue for Faith Leaders: Faith Communities\, Race Equity\, and Democracy Post-Election\n \nEvent Description\nAmerican Leadership Forum Silicon Valley (ALFSV)\, People Acting in Community Together (PACT)\, Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)\, Silicon Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) and Islamic Networks Group (ING) are coming together to provide an opportunity to hear from leading civil rights activist Eric Ward. \nEric Ward is a national expert on the relationship between hate violence and preserving democratic institutions\, governance\, and inclusive societies and he brings nearly 30 years of expertise in community organizing and philanthropy. Read Eric’s full bio here. \nAlong with Eric’s presentation and fireside chat session\, participants will have the opportunity to be in dialogue with each other as they consider how to bring this work to their faith community. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/faith-communities-race-equity-and-democracy-post-election/ LOCATION:United States CATEGORIES:Race & Equity,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200727T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20200625T174821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T174821Z UID:4583-1595847600-1595851200@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF Arts & Culture Leaders DESCRIPTION:ALF Arts & Culture Leaders\nIf you are a Senior Fellow or Fellow and interested in learning about this group\, please contact Akemi Flynn: akemi@alfsv.org URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-arts-culture-leaders-4/ LOCATION:United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Small Group,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200722T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200722T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20200707T174421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T174421Z UID:5032-1595430000-1595435400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF Focus Group: Deepening the work around race equity DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO ALF SENIOR FELLOWS AND FELLOWS \nWhen Joe Jaworski founded ALF some 35 years ago\, he recognized a core component of the curriculum – and a core principal of good leadership – had to be an “appreciation and understanding of diversity.” ALF Senior Fellows have continually pushed the organization over the decades to deepen the dialogue and work around racism\, equity and inclusion. In just the last four years\, we’ve overhauled our Fellows program reading\, continued to build on Class and organizational diversity at all levels\, and gone on deep journeys with now three CEO Diversity\, Inclusion\, Equity and Liberation cohorts. We are getting smarter together so that we may lead better. \nALF’s work around racial equity continues to evolve. Thanks to a generous Leadership Circle gift from Silver Lake\, ALF will be expanding our work of facilitating groups and evolving curriculum and networks to move the needle on racial equity. \nAs an inclusive organization looking to access the wisdom of the network\, We want to hear from you. \nWhile some of you have shared how ALF can help in this arena\, we want to invite additional input from the Senior Fellows network as we create an action plan for the next twelve months. We want to know how ALF might be able to assist in your learning journey and/or your work as it relates to racial justice\, inclusion\, and equity. \n***Zoom meeting link will be shared just prior to the event*** URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-focus-group-deepening-the-work-around-race-equity/ LOCATION:United States CATEGORIES:Race & Equity,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20200623T115404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T115404Z UID:4537-1594137600-1594144800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:White Leader Learning Circle DESCRIPTION:White Leader Learning Circle\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO ALF SENIOR FELLOWS AND FELLOWS. \nThe intent of the White Leader Learning Circle is to provide a safe and brave space for white leaders to be in a dialogue about whiteness and the impact of white privilege historically and currently in communities of color. This group will explore historical oppression as well as systematic and structural racism. In addition\, we will look at how white people can become co-conspirators and anti-racist allies for change. In this session we will: \n– Examine white fragility and how it shows up personally and institutionally \n– What it means to be actively anti-racist \n– Discuss how to become an ally and co-conspirator \n– Provide a space to struggle and grapple with your own internalized racism URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/white-leader-learning-circle/ LOCATION:United States CATEGORIES:Learning Circle,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200706T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200706T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20200623T115404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T115404Z UID:4538-1594044000-1594049400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Dialogue on Education Equity - If not now\, when? DESCRIPTION:Dialogue on Education Equity – If not now\, when?\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO ALF SENIOR FELLOWS AND FELLOWS. \nJoin Senior Fellows to learn and share about: \n• Challenges\, strategies\, and best practices in distance learning \n• Addressing the digital divide and racial and economic opportunity gaps with students and families \n• Supporting student success in school and life \nFeaturing: \nElizabeth Alvarez (XXVI)\, Managing Director\, Children’s Initiative\, Catholic Charities \nMary Ann Dewan (XXXIX)\, Superintendent\, Santa Clara County Office of Education \nChris Funk (XXVI)\, Superintendent\, East Side Union High School District \nChris Norwood (XXVIII)\, President\, Milpitas Unified School District & Founder/E.D.\, Bay Area Tutoring Association \nPreston Smith (XXVIII)\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Rocketship Public Schools \n***We will send you the Zoom meeting link closer to the event*** URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/dialogue-on-education-equity-if-not-now-when/ LOCATION:United States CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20200625T174818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T174818Z UID:4579-1594033200-1594036800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Arts & Culture Leaders DESCRIPTION:Arts & Culture Leaders\nSenior Fellows who are leaders of arts & culture organizations meet twice a month for the purpose of: \n\nMutual support for navigating the challenges of COVID-19\nShared leadership and accountability for centering the arts around racial justice and cultural equity\nCollaborative strategizing and action to enable arts organizations/artists to contribute to/lead on economic recovery and healing in our communities\n\nIf you are a Senior Fellow or Fellow and interested in learning about this group\, please contact Akemi Flynn: akemi@alfsv.org URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-arts-culture-leaders/2020-07-06/ LOCATION:United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Small Group,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T133000 DTSTAMP:20260604T092104 CREATED:20200623T115404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T115404Z UID:4536-1593086400-1593091800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:WTP Dialogue: Immigration & the imperative of narrative & culture change DESCRIPTION:WE THE PEOPLE DIALOGUE: IMMIGRATION & THE IMPERATIVE OF NARRATIVE & CULTURE CHANGE\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO ALF SENIOR FELLOWS AND FELLOWS. \nJoin leaders from the American Immigration Council\, a national organization based in D.C.: Dan Siciliano\, Board Chair & ALF Senior Fellow (XXXI)\, Beth Werlin\, Executive Director\, and Wendy Feliz\, Director\, Center for Inclusion & Belonging\, for a dialogue about “Immigration and the Imperative for Narrative & Culture Change” in this election year and beyond. \nWe will explore the current climate on immigration and the pathway forward for our democracy. \nHow did we get to a situation where a president wins campaigning on an anti-immigration platform? \nWhere do we go from here\, particularly in a time of COVID-19? \nHow can we shift the narrative away from “us vs. them” to themes of mutual interdependence? \nThis is the second of two sessions with American Immigration Council. The first dialogue was on May 21. Both dialogues are part of ALF’s 2020 democracy initiative: We the People. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/wtp-dialogue-immigration-the-imperative-of-narrative-culture-change/ LOCATION:United States CATEGORIES:Virtual,We The People,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR