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The American Leadership Forum is dedicated to joining and strengthening leaders for the greater public good of our region. www.alf-mvc.org

Since 1981, the American Leadership Forum, a national non-profit organization, has dedicated its work to revitalizing leadership within communities across the nation. Established in 1997, the Mountain Valley Chapter brings together leaders from Placer, El Dorado, Sacramento, Northern Solano and Yolo counties. The American Leadership Forum’s Board of Directors selects 22 – 26 ethnically, geographi

cally and professionally diverse candidates to participate in a yearlong program. Those selected, called Fellows, represent a cross section of our community’s leaders who work in the public, private and non-profit sectors. During monthly meetings, Fellows explore the complex challenges facing the region. The Fellows ultimately improve our region by applying these lessons to real and difficult situations. Visit our website to learn about our First-Year Fellows Program.

06/04/2026

What a wonderful evening celebrating the newest members of Classes ###II and ###III. It was a pleasure to welcome them into the ALF-MVC network and mark the beginning of a journey that will challenge, inspire, and connect them with leaders from across our region. We look forward to all that lies ahead for these remarkable Fellows!

05/18/2026

Last Thursday, ALF Fellows gathered at PBS KVIE for a special 30th Anniversary event: Leading Change in the Age of AI.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon of conversation and reflection on how we lead through one of the most rapidly evolving moments of our time.

A special thank you to our speakers, Mohammad Anwar and Frank Danna from Softway, who traveled from Houston to be with us. These ALF-Houston Senior Fellows challenged us to think more deeply about leadership and humanity in an AI-driven world. As AI continues to reshape the way we work and live, conversations like these remind us that technology is only as powerful as the people guiding it.

We’re also grateful to PBS KVIE for hosting us and to Boeger Winery for sponsoring the wine at the reception that followed.

Leadership isn’t about choosing between people and technology. It’s about bringing leaders together to ensure these tools are used thoughtfully and for good.

Thank you for being part of the conversation.

05/07/2026

Big Day of Giving is here!

As ALF-MVC celebrates 30 years of leadership in our region, we’re asking our community to help us continue investing in the leaders who shape Sacramento and beyond. Your support funds scholarships for incoming Fellows and helps sustain the programs, conversations, and connections that keep our Senior Fellows engaged across the region.

Donate here:https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/give/alfmvc

The 2026 BCE Competition is also underway. Follow along in our stories and watch your inbox throughout the day to see the live leaderboard and find out which class is currently leading the race for Best Class Ever.

Every gift matters. Thank you for supporting ALF-MVC and 30 years of regional leadership.

05/01/2026

How do we adopt AI while still leading people well through change?

Join Mohammad Anwar and Frank Danna for Leading Change in the Age of AI, a special 30th Anniversary learning experience for the ALF-MVC Fellows network.

Fellows and Senior Fellows, check your email for registration details if you haven’t signed up already.

04/30/2026

Class ### and Class ###I celebrated becoming the newest ALF-MVC Senior Fellows this week, and it was an incredible evening.

The room was filled with classmates, family, friends, and Senior Fellows all coming together to celebrate a year of growth, connection, and shared experiences. It was a great turnout and a meaningful reminder of the kind of leadership community that continues to grow through ALF-MVC.

We are so proud of these two classes and everything they brought to this journey. Congratulations to the newest ALF-MVC Senior Fellows — we can’t wait to see how you continue to lead and impact our region.

04/28/2026

Early giving for Big Day of Giving is open!!

Each year, ALF-MVC proudly participates in BDOG hosted by This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 30 years of bringing leaders together across the Sacramento region.

Our 2026 goal is to raise $20,000 to support scholarships for incoming Fellows and programming that keeps our Senior Fellows engaged and connected.

Big Day of Giving is May 7, but you can donate or schedule your gift today:
https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/give/alfmvc

04/10/2026

ALF–MVC’s Golf Affinity Group hit the course yesterday evening for another round together.

Thank you to ALF Senior Fellow David Hosley (Class VII) for hosting at Teal Bend Golf Club.

Always a good excuse to connect, get outside, and enjoy the game. ⛳

03/24/2026

A beautiful evening with the Women’s Affinity Group on March 18th, hosted at the home of Board member Tracy Jackson, Class XXVI.

Thank you, Tracy, for opening your home and bringing everyone together — we appreciate you!

The Women’s Affinity Group meets monthly, and it continues to be a meaningful space for connection.

If you’re interested in joining the Women’s Affinity Group, we’d love to have you. Reach out to get connected!

03/17/2026

Last Thursday, the ALF Eagles Golf Affinity Group kicked off the season with a round at Haggin Oaks, followed by dinner at Wildwood Kitchen & Bar. It was a great evening of conversation, fresh air, and time spent together. We’re looking forward to another great season with the Eagles. A special thank you to Karen Zamarripa, Class XV, who puts these gatherings together! 🦅⛳

02/19/2026

ALF-MVC, along with Nehemiah Leadership, Cresciente Leadership, and Catalyst Leadership—three emerging leader programs—continued an important conversation on Generational Leadership. This dialogue was first sparked in October by Doni Blumenstock, Scott Syphax, Faith Whitmore, and Cassandra Pye, and due to the strong interest and engagement, we chose to continue the conversation.

Facilitated by Katie McCleary and Nicholas Miller, this gathering built on that foundation—exploring how leadership is evolving across generations, how we navigate transition with intention, and how we remain coachable while lifting the next generation forward.

It was powerful to have leaders from across experiences, sectors, and stages of leadership in the same room, learning from one another and engaging in meaningful dialogue.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, participated fully, and helped make the conversation impactful. We look forward to continuing the dialogue ahead.

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