American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley

Fellows Class XLIV Session: Exploring Ethics, Power & Belonging
2024-10-11 | Private Venue
For reference only. Session dates subject to change.
Learn more about the ALF Fellows Program.

La Comunidad hosts Senior Fellow Cindy Chavez
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
ALF’s La Comunidad affinity group hosts Senior Fellow Cindy Chavez (Class XII) with ALF Black and the AAPI Caucus.

CNDsv Steering Committee
2024-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Online

Yours, Mine, Ours: Creating an America for All | Election Season Check In
2024-10-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Online
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American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Presents: A More Perfect Union Series
YOURS, MINE, OURS: CREATING AN AMERICA FOR ALL | ELECTION SEASON CHECK-IN
Senior 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!
What role do we as leaders play in creating a culture of belonging, regardless of who wins elections?
Guest Facilitator: Dr. Byron Burkhalter, ALF Fellows Program Facilitator

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This is a virtual event.
DATE: Monday, October 21
TIME: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT

ALF Meet & Greet - San Francisco
2024-10-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Private Venue
American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley invites you to learn about its senior leadership development experience, where seasoned executives from across sectors deepen their human development journey and build transformative relationships that result in groundbreaking collaborations. The ALF network is 800 Senior Fellows strong and is expanding its footprint into San Francisco.

Hear from ALF Senior Fellows (graduates) based in San Francisco
Meet ALF CEO Suzanne St. John-Crane
Learn about ALF’s unique curriculum and thriving 5,000+ ALF National network

This event is invitation only.

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Hosted by:
Tom Giles, Bloomberg News, ALF Senior Fellow, Class XXXVII
Lori Castillo Martinez, Salesforce, ALF Senior Fellow, Class XXXVII
Raquiba LaBrie, VP of Programs, The San Francisco Foundation
Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PT
Venue: The San Francisco Foundation, One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1400

Reflecting Life’s Journey Affinity Group (formerly Life Work Transitions Affinity Group)
2024-11-05 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Private Venue
For a decade, several ALF Senior Fellows have been meeting as the Life’s Work Transitions Group. It is the first and longest-running ALF Affinity Group, founded by Meri Maben (Class XXIV) and Naomi Fine (Class XX).
Even in its early years, our group’s “secret sauce” was its focus on authenticity. The group goes beyond sharing stories about what happened in each other’s lives. Instead, we reflect on the experiences that call our attention, move us to action, or make us feel strongly. Group members offer clarifying questions and constructive feedback to those sharing their life’s journey. The process allows each participant to LEARN, CONNECT, & GROW in an intimate, safe space. We welcome any ALF Senior Fellow interested in reflecting on their life’s journey. Please join us if you would like to learn, connect, and grow with other self-reflective Senior Fellows.
For more information and a Zoom invitation, contact Meri Maben.

Moving Through Fear | Election Season Check In
2024-11-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Online
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American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Presents: A More Perfect Union Series
MOVING THROUGH FEAR | ELECTION SEASON CHECK-IN
Senior 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!
If 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.
Guest Facilitator: ALF CEO Suzanne St. John-Crane, Class XXV / Urbanism XXXIV

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Join in person at ALF’s San Jose office (limited capacity) or online via Zoom. Select your preference during registration.
DATE: Thursday, November 7
TIME: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Fellows Class XLIV Session: Forecasting the Future, Network Leadership & Systems Change
2024-11-08 | Private Venue

ALF Black Gumbo Gathering
2024-11-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Private Venue
ALF Black Gumbo Gathering hosted by Rolanda Pierre-Dixon.

Cultural New Deal SV
2024-11-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Private Venue

The Power of We
2024-11-15 08:30 - 15:30 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 566 N. 5th St, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States
The Power of We: Coming Together for our Multiracial Democracy
Creating a Multi-Racial Community of Care, Accountability, & Solidarity
Senior Fellows who identify as people of color are invited to join to:-Deepen relationships-Appreciate our different experiences and shared values-Build solidarity to rebalance power and create a culture that values everyone’s humanity
Join with an open heart and mind for deep listening and sharing as we build community together!
DATE: November 15TIME: 8:30 am – 3:30 pmVENUE: Wesley United Methodist Church, 566 N. 5th St, San Jose 95112

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In this retreat, we will:

Explore how we will come together following the election to build our multiracial democracy
Reflect on the powerful solidarity and painful divisions we experienced during the election season and share insights to move us forward together
Celebrate and heal through cultural arts and traditions

This is the sixth session in The Power of We series.
Facilitators:

Leon Beauchman (Class XX), Therapist, Artist & President, SCC Alliance of Black Educators
Melissa Cerezo (Class XXXVIII), Urban Planner & Manager, VTA
Darcie Green (Class XXVIII), Executive Director, Latinas Contra Cancer
Rosanna Alvarez, award-winning author and interdisciplinary storyteller, will lead a workshop of cultural arts celebration and healing

Embodied Leadership: Celebrating the Cultural Current of Rhythm, Roots, and Play.
Rosanna Alvarez will lead a workshop guiding leaders through movement, rhythm, and cultural connection, fostering a grounded, embodied approach to leadership that centers holistic understanding and authentic engagement.
Rosanna Alvarez is a seasoned facilitator and cultural advocate specializing in creative activation, storytelling, and healing-centered engagement strategies. She blends leadership, community care, and cultural roots to help participants build a deeper connection with themselves and their communities.

Christian Affinity Group
2024-11-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
The Christian Affinity Group invites Senior Fellows to meet and fellowship, offer and receive support, and build community together.
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AAPI Post-Election Dialogue
2024-11-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Private Venue

La Comunidad Gratitude Gathering
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Private Venue

SF & East Bay Senior Fellow Lunch & Learn
2024-12-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Private Venue
Join ALF Senior Fellow Stephen Murphy (Class XLII), President and CEO of Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School, for an ALF-style check-in.
Meet and gather with San Francisco & East Bay Senior Fellows to connect over lunch for a casual, lightly facilitated ALF check-in.

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DATE: Friday, December 6TIME: 12:30 – 2pmVENUE: Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School, 1530 34th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601COST: $30
Space is limited.

Fellows Class XLIV Session: Innovation Day
2024-12-13 | Private Venue

ALF Women's Gathering Lunch
2024-12-18 11:30 - 13:30 | Milpitas Unified School District Innovation Campus, 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
ALF women/femme-identifying Senior Fellows are invited to gather to:
-Connect with other women leaders from diverse backgrounds and sectors
-Build community for support and solidarity
DATE: December 18
TIME: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
VENUE: Milpitas Unified School District Innovation Campus, 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035
Hosted by ALF Senior Fellow Cheryl Jordan (Class XLI), Superintendent, Milpitas Unified School District.

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Reflecting Life’s Journey Affinity Group
2025-01-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Private Venue
For a decade, several ALF Senior Fellows have been meeting as the Life’s Work Transitions Group. It is the first and longest-running ALF Affinity Group, founded by Meri Maben (Class XXIV) and Naomi Fine (Class XX).
For more information and a Zoom invitation, contact merimaben “at” gmail dot com.

Fellows Class XLIV Session: Taking Stock of Our Journey
2025-01-09 - 2025-01-10 | Private Venue

ALF Foundation Leaders Meeting
2025-01-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Private Venue

Dinner & Dialogue
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Private Venue
Hosted by Monica Nayar. Invitation only event.

ALF Silicon Valley Staff Retreat
2025-01-16 - 2025-01-17 | Private Venue

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025-01-20 | Private Venue
ALF Silicon Valley office closed.

ALF AAPI Caucus Planning Meeting
2025-02-04 12:15 - 13:15 | Private Venue

ALF Nominating & Governance Committee Meeting
2025-02-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Private Venue

ALF La Comunidad Leadership Team Meeting
2025-02-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Private Venue
