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Joining and strengthening diverse Oregon leaders in order to better serve the public good.

For nearly 35 years, ALF Oregon has been joining and connecting leaders from the private, public and nonprofit sectors to work more collaboratively for the common good in communities and throughout the state.

10/13/2026

Congratulations to ALF Oregon's Class 48 who spent Community Building Week in the Columbia Gorge last month! This week, they're headed to their first community visit in Woodburn.

10/13/2026

The ALF Oregon Board of Directors met for their fall retreat in Milwaukie (Clackamas County) on Friday, October 2 for the first time with new Board members and Executive Director. We are excited to offer broader ways to engage and provide input on ALF's 5th decade soon. Stay tuned!!

Pictured here from top to bottom: Greg Holmes (Class 38), Patrick Quinton (Class 30), Jessie Eagan (Class 37), Jason Carr (Class 39), Cory Misley (Class 36), Sama Shagaga (Class 42), Brandi Tuck (Class 38), Cherl Myers (Class 46) and Jessica Mole Heilman (Class 45).

10/13/2026

ALF Senior Fellows at the North Star Civic Foundation, Bull Run Center lunch on October 1 at Por Que No for conversation around current happenings in Portland, Oregon.

Pictured here from left to Right: Jessica Mole Heilman (Class 45), Fabiola Casas (Class 48), Mayra Arreola (Class 42), Jenny Lee (Class 41), Kris Anderson (Class 48), Ciara Pressler (Class 44), and Kaig Lightner (Class 47).

10/03/2026

Beautiful, potent evening celebrating and supporting Seeding Justice and their 50th anniversary. Thank you Seahdom Edmo for your leadership, vision and wisdom. And shout out to ALF Oregon Senior Fellows doing what they do best: show up for each other and for their communities.

Congratulations Se-ah-dom and Seeding Justice team on an incredible gathering of justice oriented folks from across the state of Oregon.

The layout of the event even included a “McKenzie River” flowing through the middle of the space, a nod at Seeding Justices origins as the McKenzie River Group. A favorite moment of the evening was the unveiling of “The Merciless Dandy Frog” hand beaded by Se-ah-dom herself. 🐸

ALF was strongly represented in the room with fellows from across the decades (so many we didn’t even get everyone in the group photo! 🥹), Emcee Ciara Pressler (Class 44), Auctioneer Misty Marcum (Class 33), Event Speaker & ALF Faculty emeritus Cliff Jones (Class 18), and Executive Director Se-ah-dom Edmo.

There may have even been a bidding battle, which resulted in a potential location for a 2027 senior fellow retreat (more on that soon!) 🌊🐚

Thank you Northwest Health Foundation for making it possible for the ALF Oregon Executive Director, Jessica Mole Heilman to attend.

09/22/2026

Calling all Senior Fellows! Today, September 22nd, marks the first day of fall—a season of change, reflection, and renewal. It is also the perfect time to consider how you will continue growing as a leader.

Join Senior Fellows from across the country for the ALF National Advanced Leadership Retreat, April 4–8, 2027, in Sonoma, California. This immersive, all-inclusive experience will introduce participants to Adaptive Leadership—a practical and rigorous framework developed at the Harvard Kennedy School for leading through change, uncertainty, and complexity.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Sonoma, you will have an opportunity to step away from your daily demands, deepen your leadership practice, and build meaningful connections with fellow ALF leaders.

As the season begins to change, take the opportunity to invest in your own growth—and save by registering early.

April 4–8, 2027 | Sonoma, California
Early Bird Registration Ends September 30

Register TODAY: https://www.alfnational.org/leadership-retreat

Click on the video below to hear what facilitator Judy Le of ALF - Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter has to say about the first ever ALF National Advanced Leadership Retreat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S38kP12JWmE

09/11/2026

August 15 marked the final day of Sarah Greenman's tenure as Executive Director of the American Leadership Forum of Oregon. Today, we pause to honor Sarah’s remarkable legacy and to offer our deepest gratitude for four years of phenomenal leadership, vision, care, and stewardship.

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August 15 marked the final day of Sarah Greenman’s tenure as Executive Director of the American Leadership Forum of Oregon. Today, we pause to honor Sarah’s remarkable legacy and to offer our deepest gratitude for four years of phenomenal leadership, vision, care, and stewardship. Sarah is a mem...

09/10/2026

A big welcome to ALF Oregon's Class 48 as they begin the year together! Next week, they'll gather in the Columbia Gorge for Community Building Week!

08/12/2026

We want to offer our deepest gratitude to Vicki Nakashima (Class 13), who just finished six years of service with the ALF Oregon Board of Directors. Vicki's compassionate and steady leadership on the board has been foundational to our success and longevity. She served on a variety of committees over the years and most recently served as board secretary. Vicki, we will miss your elegant questions, your thoughtful advice, your keen analysis, and your loving leadership. Thank you for all you've done to help ALF Oregon thrive.

07/14/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended ALF Oregon's Pride Happy Hour this past Saturday hosted by members of Class 40!

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221 NW 2nd Avenue, Ste 306
Portland, OR
97209

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.alforegon.org/

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