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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 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:20260609T202000 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:20260609T202000 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:20260609T202000 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:20240829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T133000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20240810T005719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T005719Z UID:52022-1724932800-1724938200@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Power of We: Solidarity Dialogue DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/power-of-we-solidarity-dialogue/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Small Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T131500 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20240810T005442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T005442Z UID:52020-1723464900-1723468500@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF AAPI Caucus Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-aapi-caucus-planning-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group,Small Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20240701T182926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T182926Z UID:51566-1722384000-1722470399@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:2025 Ranstrom Network Leadership Award: Nomination Deadline DESCRIPTION:Each year at the Exemplary Leadership Celebration\, the ALF Silicon Valley network recognizes the individuals and networks demonstrating ALF’s core values of diversity\, inclusiveness\, engagement\, and respect. \nNominations are now open for the 2025 edition of our two main award categories: the John W. Gardner Award and the Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award. Read more about each of these awards below and submit your nominations today! The deadline to nominate is July 31. \nLEARN MORE & NOMINATE FOR THE GREG RANSTROM NETWORK LEADERSHIP AWARD URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/2025-ranstrom-network-leadership-award-nomination-deadline/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Exemplary Leadership,Social event/mixer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20240701T182705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T182705Z UID:51564-1722384000-1722470399@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:2025 John W. Gardner Award: Nomination Deadline DESCRIPTION:Each year at the Exemplary Leadership Celebration\, the ALF Silicon Valley network recognizes the individuals and networks demonstrating ALF’s core values of diversity\, inclusiveness\, engagement\, and respect. \nNominations are now open for the 2025 edition of our two main award categories: the John W. Gardner Award and the Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award. Read more about each of these awards below and submit your nominations today! The deadline to nominate is July 31. \nLEARN MORE & NOMINATE FOR THE JOHN W. GARDNER AWARD URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/2025-john-w-gardner-award-nomination-deadline/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Exemplary Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 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:20260609T202000 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:20260609T202000 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:20231115T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 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:20231025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20230927T041931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T185947Z UID:49258-1698249600-1698255000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF National Presents: Civic Bridge Building DESCRIPTION:Civic Bridge Building with Christy Vines and David Eisner\nModerated by Suzanne St. John-Crane\, ALF Silicon Valley CEO\, ALF National Interim Executive Director\, Class XXV / Urbanism XXXIV. \nAre you concerned about polarization in our politics and news feeds? Are you struggling to have dialogue across differences online\, at work\, or at the dinner table? \nJoin us for a stimulating workshop and conversation with two seasoned bridge builders who’ve wrestled with the toughest divisions at the highest levels and turn to deep relationship building\, listening strategies\, and neuroscience to understand how we can thrive as a multi-cultural\, ideologically diverse citizenry. \nDATE: OCT 25\, 2023\nTIME: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (PT)\nVENUE: ONLINE\nCOST: ALF Senior Fellows/Fellows: No Cost/Optional Donation\, General Public: $30 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n Christy VinesPresident & CEO\, Ideos Institute\nChristy Vines is the President and CEO of Ideos Institute. She is best known for her unique perspective on faith\, society\, and culture\, and her ability to help people bridge differences and connect more authentically. Christy is a published writer\, speaker\, and the executive producer of the 2022 documentary film\, Dialogue Lab: America\, a moving take on the current state of division and polarization in the U.S. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More\n In 2015\, Christy left the field of religious conflict and extremism to focus on the advancement of the burgeoning field of empathic intelligence and to find answers to the disconnections\, biases\, and misperceptions that often underlie conflict in the first place. She now leads the organization’s research and its application to the fields of conflict transformation\, social cohesion\, communal resiliency\, and servant leadership. \nChristy is a published writer\, speaker\, and the executive producer of the 2022 documentary film\, “Dialogue Lab: America\,” a moving take on the current state of division and polarization in the U.S. She has appeared on podcasts like How Do We Fix It and Bob Goff’s Dream Big Podcast\, with articles and op-eds published in the Washington Post\, Christianity Today\, and Capital Commentary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David EisnerFormer CEO of Convergence\nDavid Eisner is a thought leader and former senior executive strengthening civic engagement\, constituent management\, policy-setting\, and coalition action in the worlds of Business\, Philanthropy\, Government\, and Nonprofits. Most recently\, as CEO of Convergence\, David oversaw the expansion of Convergence’s role in the anti-polarization\, bridgebuilding\, and democracy-renewal movements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read More\n As CEO of Convergence\, David oversaw the expansion of Convergence’s role in the anti-polarization\, bridgebuilding\, and democracy-renewal movements\, building programs to inspire and equip leaders and institutions to learn and adopt the mindsets and skills enabling connection and collaboration across divides. This work included\, among other things: \n\nSupporting groups of Congressmen to increase bipartisan planning\, collaboration\, and conflict management;\nCo-founding and co-leading the Collective Impact initiative\, Bridging Movement Alignment Council;\nBuilding a coalition of support for the Building Civic Bridges Act\n\nDavid has served as CEO of the Corp for National and Community Service in the George W. Bush Administration\, Sr. Vice President for the America Online and Time Warner Foundations\, CEO of the National Constitution Center under former President Clinton\, founder of Network for Good\, and board member of many organizations\, including Independent Sector\, National 4-H\, Points of Light\, Public Allies\, One America Movement and more. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/civic-bridge-building/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF National,Learning Circle,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230307T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 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:20230302T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20230110T000302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T194351Z UID:39597-1677744000-1677776400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:California Conference for Women DESCRIPTION:We’re partnering with the California Conference for Women to support women and allies on a path of #LeadingTogether. The California Conference for Women is a non-profit\, non-partisan organization that holds an annual Conference to advance women and allies’ professional and personal development. \nThis year’s conference will take place over two days\, with virtual and hybrid experiences available. Learn more. \nMarch 1: Santa Clara Convention Center\nMarch 2: Virtual URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/california-conference-for-women-2/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T133000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20230214T040154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T040329Z UID:41688-1676633400-1676640600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF Black & Black@Netflix | Reparations: what does it mean for us? DESCRIPTION:For Black History Month\, ALF Black is having a special session with Black@Netflix to learn about reparations processes underway in CA and across the country and to engage in dialogue about what reparations mean to us and our communities. \nJon Hicks (Class XXXI) will host at Netflix in Los Gatos. The session will also be available through Zoom. \nhttps://bit.ly/ALFBlackFeb17 URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-black-blacknetflix-reparations-what-does-it-mean-for-us/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/ALF-Black-Feb-17-event-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20220720T013534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T175920Z UID:31026-1665075600-1665079200@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:The 1619 Project Book Club Series: Citizenship\, Democracy\, Immigration & Race Relations DESCRIPTION:The 1619 Project Book Club Series: Citizenship\, Democracy\, Immigration & Race Relations \nThis virtual session will be facilitated by Dr. Hien Do (Class XXXVI)\, Professor of Sociology & Social Science\, San Jose State University\, and Asian American Studies\, Center for Comparative Studies in Race & Ethnicity\, Stanford University. \nParticipants should read Chapter 8\, “Citizenship” by Martha S. Jones. Come ready to share your reflections\, questions\, and ideas about how the reading relates to our understanding of U.S. history and current issues. \nIn this session\, we will explore: \n\nWhat does it mean to be a citizen? What does that mean for our democracy?\nWhy has the granting/denying of citizenship been such a highly contested “right” in our history?\nHow does an understanding of the idea of citizenship and all the rights and privileges associated with it help us understand the issues of immigration and race relations in current times?\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 \n UPDATE: THIS SESSION HAS BEEN MOVED TO ONLINE. REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK PRIOR TO THE EVENT. \nAbout The 1619 Project Book Club SeriesWhether you are a fan or critic of The 1619 Project (or perhaps just learning about it)\, we invite ALF Senior Fellows and Fellows to join one or more of our book club-style\, Senior Fellow-led\, dialogue sessions centered on The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story. \nWould you like to facilitate a book club session on another The 1619 Project book chapter? Contact Akemi Flynn\, ALF Chief Impact Officer. \nReturn to book club series main page. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/the-1619-project-book-club-series-citizenship-democracy-immigration-race-relations/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Race & Equity,The 1619 Project Book Club Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/1619-Book-Club-Series-page-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220928T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220928T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20220720T010558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T071321Z UID:31008-1664384400-1664388000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:The 1619 Project Book Club Series: Inheritance & Justice DESCRIPTION:The 1619 Project Book Club Series: Reparations Considered—Inheritance & Justice\nLeon Beauchman (Class XX)\, Therapist\, Artist & President of the SCC Alliance of Black Educators\, will facilitate this virtual session. \nParticipants should read Chapter 11\, “Inheritance” by Trymaine Lee\, and Chapter 18\, “Justice” by Nikole Hannah-Jones. Come ready to share your reflections\, questions\, and ideas about how the reading relates to our understanding of U.S. history and current issues. \nThese chapters provide supporting evidence to inform the California Reparations Plan\, which will be considered in a session hosted by the California Reparations Task Force. The Task Force will issue final recommendations in 2023 and will undoubtedly cause controversy. See the California Reparations Report here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGet Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nAbout The 1619 Project Book Club Series\nWhether you are a fan or critic of The 1619 Project (or perhaps just learning about it)\, we invite ALF Senior Fellows and Fellows to join one or more of our book club-style\, Senior Fellow-led\, dialogue sessions centered on The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story.\nWould you like to facilitate a book club session on another The 1619 Project book chapter? Contact Akemi Flynn\, ALF Chief Impact Officer. \nReturn to book club series main page. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/the-1619-project-book-club-series-inheritance-justice/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Race & Equity,The 1619 Project Book Club Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/1619-Book-Club-Series-page-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220914T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220914T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20220328T222739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T010651Z UID:25333-1663173000-1663178400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a fan or critic of The 1619 Project\, or perhaps just learning about it\, we invite you to join ALF as we hear from author and journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and engage in dialogue with leaders from diverse perspectives. \nNikole Hannah-Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. She has spent her career investigating racial inequality and injustice\, and her reporting has earned her the MacArthur Fellowship\, known as the Genius grant\, a Peabody Award\, two George Polk Awards\, and the National Magazine Award three times. She is also now the founder of the Center for Journalism and Democracy at Howard University. \nThe conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones will be moderated by Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews (Class XLI)\, Deputy Director\, Faith in Action global network\, Senior Fellow at Auburn Seminary\, and podcast host of Prophetic Resistance and The Four. \nThis event is part of our Revolution of the Heart 2022 Speaker Series. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGet Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about Nikole and The 1619 Project:The 1619 Project Book Club Series \nNikole Hannah-Jones \nThe 1619 Project with the New York Times Magazine \nThe 1619 Project: A New Origin Story book URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/a-conversation-with-nikole-hannah-jones/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Revolution of the Heart Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/Nikole-Hannah-Jones-event-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220831T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220831T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20220719T220934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T071145Z UID:30985-1661965200-1661970600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:The 1619 Project Book Club Series: Dispossession DESCRIPTION:The 1619 Project Book Club Series: Dispossession—Native American & Black American Experiences \nThis virtual session will be facilitated by Teresa Castellanos (Class XXVI)\, Trustee\, San Jose Unified School Board\, and Immigrant Services Coordinator\, SCC Office of Immigrant Relations\, and Chris Norwood (Class XXVIII)\, Vice President\, Milpitas Unified School Board\, and Chief Strategy Officer & District Partnerships\, SV Education Foundation. \n \nParticipants should read Chapter 5\, “Dispossession” by Tiya Miles\, about intersections between Black American and Native American experiences. Come ready to share your reflections\, questions\, and ideas about how the reading relates to our understanding of U.S. history and current issues. \nIn this session\, we will explore: \n\nIs it important to learn about this history? How might it be helpful or harmful for students and our society?\nHow do these historical examples of systemic hierarchies\, division\, and solidarity relate to issues we face today?\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  \nAbout The 1619 Project Book Club Series\nWhether you are a fan or critic of The 1619 Project (or perhaps just learning about it)\, we invite ALF Senior Fellows and Fellows to join one or more of our book club-style\, Senior Fellow-led\, dialogue sessions centered on The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story.\nWould you like to facilitate a book club session on another The 1619 Project book chapter? Contact Akemi Flynn\, ALF Chief Impact Officer. \nReturn to book club series main page. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/the-1619-project-book-club-series-dispossession/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Race & Equity,The 1619 Project Book Club Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/1619-Book-Club-Series-page-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T103000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20220419T001731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T200646Z UID:26425-1656061200-1656066600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Public Safety: What are the roles for community & police? DESCRIPTION:What have we learned since the murder of George Floyd?\nJoin ALF Senior Fellows and Fellows from across our national network to learn and share about our roles – law enforcement and community leaders – and opportunities to think and act in new ways to make and keep our communities safe.\n \n \n \n \n \n \nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Let’s disrupt the polarizing debate about defunding and defending police and ask ourselves the bigger questions: \n\nWhat do communities need to be safe?\nWhat have we learned\, and what changes are we making since the police killing of George Floyd two years ago?\n\nHear from local and national leaders in law enforcement and civil rights from California\, North Carolina\, Texas\, and Washington. Share your experiences and ideas\, too! \nModerator: Rick Williams\, ALF Fellows Program Co-Facilitator & former Philanthropy CEO (ALF Silicon Valley\, Class XXXIII) \nPanelists: \n\nLouis Cooper\, Sr. Director of Security & Corporate Social Responsibility\, Port of Tacoma\, and member\, Tacoma Police Advisory Committee (ALF Tacoma\, Class XX)\nJames Gonzales\, San Jose Police Department & former Vice President\, San Jose Police Officers Association\, LGBTQ Community Leader\, and co-leader\, ALF Justice & Safety Learning Community (ALF Silicon Valley\, Class XXVII)\nDarcie Green\, Executive Director\, Latinas Contra Cancer\, and co-leader\, ALF Justice & Safety Learning Community (ALF Silicon Valley\, Class XXVIII)\nChief Jeffrey Ledford\, Shelby Police Department (ALF Charlotte Region\, Class XV)\nChief Sheryl Victorian\, Waco Police Department (ALF Houston\, Class XLVII) URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/public-safety-what-are-the-roles-for-community-police/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF National,Race & Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/Jun-24-event-banner-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T133000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20211120T003131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T184901Z UID:18136-1652356800-1652362200@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Justice & Safety Learning Community DESCRIPTION:Senior Fellows and Fellows interested in understanding and improving the public safety and justice systems to create true and equitable safety and justice for our communities participate in bi-monthly learning and dialogue sessions. Members are encouraged to share with each other updates\, resources\, and invitations to take action. \nPurpose:\n-Connect leaders around racial\, economic\, and gender justice in the public safety & justice systems\n-Learn and share ideas beyond Sr. Fellows’/Fellows’ existing experiences and networks\n-Foster and propel collaboration for true justice and safety in our communities \nIf you are a Senior Fellow or Fellow working on public safety & justice and interested in learning about this group\, please contact Akemi Flynn. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/equity-justice-safety-learning-community-2/2022-05-12/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T113000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20220316T173732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T173732Z UID:24735-1651221000-1651231800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Fostering Belonging Training (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Fostering Belonging training for ALF Senior Fellows\, Fellows\, and their colleagues.\nApril 22 & 29 | 8:30 am – 11:30 am \nALF is offering a 2-part Fostering Belonging training series with Ben McBride\, Founder\, Empower Initiative. Ben will inspire and equip leaders to create systemic and cultural change for belonging in your organizations – from corporate to community settings. Invite your colleagues and team to join with you. \nREGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING SERIES \nParticipants will come away with: \n\nUnderstanding why belonging matters to all of us\nUnderstanding the science of implicit bias and how to overcome it\nPractices to bridge across differences of race\, gender and culture.\nOrganizational processes that foster belonging\n\nDetails: \n\nParticipants should both online sessions.\nThe fee for the 2-part training is $75 for individuals and $50/person for groups.\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING SERIES URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/fostering-belonging-training-part-2/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220422T113000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20220304T225751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T173420Z UID:24058-1650616200-1650627000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Fostering Belonging Training (Part 1) DESCRIPTION:Fostering Belonging training for ALF Senior Fellows\, Fellows\, and their colleagues.\nApril 22 & 29  |   8:30 am – 11:30 am \nALF is offering a 2-part Fostering Belonging training series with Ben McBride\, Founder\, Empower Initiative. Ben will inspire and equip leaders to create systemic and cultural change for belonging in your organizations – from corporate to community settings. Invite your colleagues and team to join with you. \nREGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING SERIES \nParticipants will come away with: \n\nUnderstanding why belonging matters to all of us\nUnderstanding the science of implicit bias and how to overcome it\nPractices to bridge across differences of race\, gender and culture.\nOrganizational processes that foster belonging\n\n \nDetails: \n\nParticipants should both online sessions.\nThe fee for the 2-part training is $75 for individuals and $50/person for groups.\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING SERIES URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/fostering-belonging-training/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220421T133000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20220316T174517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T174517Z UID:24738-1650542400-1650547800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Justice & Safety Learning Community DESCRIPTION:Senior Fellows and Fellows interested in understanding and improving the public safety and justice systems to create true and equitable safety and justice for our communities participate in bi-monthly learning and dialogue sessions. Members are encouraged to share with each other updates\, resources\, and invitations to take action. \nPurpose:\n-Connect leaders around racial\, economic\, and gender justice in the public safety & justice systems\n-Learn and share ideas beyond Sr. Fellows’/Fellows’ existing experiences and networks\n-Foster and propel collaboration for true justice and safety in our communities \nIf you are a Senior Fellow or Fellow working on public safety & justice and interested in learning about this group\, please contact Akemi Flynn. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/justice-safety-learning-community-3/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20220107T220123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T190205Z UID:20443-1646843400-1646848800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Climate Change: Just Transitions for People & Our Planet DESCRIPTION:Featuring Mateo Nube\, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Movement Generation and National Co-Chair of the Climate Justice Alliance. \nLearn and share with Sr. Fellows working for environmental sustainability in different ways\, from corporate leadership to public policies and community building\, including: \n\nDarcie Green (XXVIII)\, CEO\, Latinas Contra Cancer\nAsh Kalra (XXVII)\, California State Assemblymember\nDavid McQuarrie (XLI)\, SVP & General Manager Personal Systems Category\, HP\n\nJoin ALF Senior Fellows\, Fellows and partners to explore what we can do to address climate change: \n\nThe connection between environmental sustainability and racial and economic equity\nHow we can lead for a just transition from an extractive economy to a generative approach for the well-being of people and our planet\n\nThe time for climate action is now\, and all of us are needed to save the earth for our communities and future generations! \nThis event is part of ALF Silicon Valley’s Revolution of the Heart 2022 Speaker Series. \nSpeaker Series Sponsors URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/climate-change-just-transitions-for-people-our-planet/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Revolution of the Heart Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/Mar-9-Climate-event-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20211110T194419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T200540Z UID:17667-1643909400-1643916600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Affinity Group DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ Sr. Fellows and Fellows meet periodically to be resources to each other and the network\, to build relationships across classes\, and to be available for possible collective action/advocacy. \nFor more information contact Ken Yeager (Class VI) or Akemi Flynn\, ALF Chief Impact Officer. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/lgbtq-affinity-group/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20211203T035434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T034145Z UID:18682-1643301000-1643306400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:An Invitation to Becoming & Belonging with Pastor Ben McBride DESCRIPTION:ALF Silicon Valley Presents | Revolution of the Heart 2022 Speaker Series: \nAn Invitation to Becoming & Belonging with Pastor Ben McBride\nFeaturing Pastor Ben McBride\, Founder\, Empower Initiative. Join ALF Senior Fellows\, Fellows\, and partners to explore how we can become leaders for bridging towards a society built on belonging. \nTogether\, we will:\n-Make meaning of this generational moment and embrace a journey that leads to institutions and societies anchored in belonging.\n-Learn about the Build/Bridge/Belong framework\n-Learn about the othering vs. belonging science\n-Feel inspired and motivated to lead our communities\, organizations\, and sectors toward belonging \n \nMore about Ben McBride:\nPartner\, California Black Freedom Fund\nFounder\, Bring the HEAT Campaign\nFormer Co-Executive Director\, PICO California URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/an-invitation-to-becoming-belonging-with-pastor-ben-mcbride/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Revolution of the Heart Speaker Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/Jan27-event-banner-blue.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220121T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220121T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20211120T001215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T001215Z UID:18125-1642780800-1642786200@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:AAPI Caucus DESCRIPTION:Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Senior Fellows and Fellows come together to build relationships\, support each other’s leadership\, and explore how they can collectively address issues of concern to them and their communities. \nRacial caucuses can provide “opportunities for those who share a common identity to meet separately to gather\, connect\, and learn.” Often\, “caucusing can be a valuable component of an organization’s broader racial justice and equity and inclusion efforts\,” including time in separate caucuses and time together in multi-racial community. \nALF is continuing and deepening the work of bringing people together to build understanding and relationships across differences. \nIf you are interested in joining the AAPI\, Black\, Latino/a/x\, or white anti-racist group\, or creating another group\, please contact Akemi Flynn. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/aapi-caucus-8/2022-01-21/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T202000 CREATED:20211119T181720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T044925Z UID:18052-1642093200-1642098600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell DESCRIPTION:ALF Black and ALF Silicon Valley Present: A Conversation with Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell \nThe ALF Black Affinity Group\, in partnership with ALF Silicon Valley\, invites Senior Fellows\, Fellows\, and guests to join a conversation with Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell (Class VIII)\, author of Her Honor: My Life on the Bench… What Works\, What’s Broken\, and How to Change It. \n \nRead more about Judge LaDoris Cordell (Class VIII) and her new book:\njudgecordell.com\nKTVU: Retired South Bay judge authors new book\nMacMillan Publisher\nMarcus Books URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/a-conversation-with-judge-ladoris-hazzard-cordell/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/LaDoris-event-banner-v3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR