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Get To Know ALF's New President, Nory Angel

Date: October 23, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Join Fellows and Senior Fellows from across the Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter for an insider's perspective on ALF's new President, Nory Angel. Matt Barnes, Medical Community Class 2, Owner, Barnes|Strategies, will moderate the

race, religion & recovery

Date: October 22, 2020
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Our country is wrestling with multiple crises that have born an opportunity for us to write a new recovery narrative. Will the door to racial justice be open long enough for transformative personal awakenings and policy shifts? How will

ALF "Deep" Check-In

Date: October 20, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
ALF "Deep" Check-In Join Mel Taylor, Class XXIX,CEO, The Council on Recovery and ALF Program Consultant, for an opportunity for a “deep” check-in. Senior Fellows will have an opportunity to share feelings, fears, and

Mindfulness Mini-Series- Part 4

Date: October 14, 2020
Time: 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Join Michele Pola, EdD., Class XXIV, Mindful Facilitator & Yoga Instructor, Mindful Being for a return of ALF's Mindfulness Moments in a 4 week mini-series. The series will offer opportunities to practice Mindfulness, being present

Mindfulness Mini-Series- Part 3

Date: October 7, 2020
Time: 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Join Michele Pola, EdD., Class XXIV, Mindful Facilitator & Yoga Instructor, Mindful Being for a return of ALF's Mindfulness Moments in a 4 week mini-series. The series will offer opportunities to practice Mindfulness, being present

Mindfulness Mini-Series- Part 2

Date: September 30, 2020
Time: 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Join Michele Pola, EdD., Class XXIV, Mindful Facilitator & Yoga Instructor, Mindful Being for a return of ALF's Mindfulness Moments in a 4 week mini-series. The series will offer opportunities to practice Mindfulness, being present

COVID-19 Vaccines: How quickly will they be available? How safe will they be?

Date: September 29, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Join Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi, Class XXXIX, co-director of Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development, an expert in vaccine development, leading a team of researchers committed to creating safe, effective, accessible and

Mindfulness Mini-Series- Part 1

Date: September 23, 2020
Time: 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Join Michele Pola, EdD., Class XXIV, Mindful Facilitator & Yoga Instructor, Mindful Being for a return of ALF's Mindfulness Moments in a 4 week mini-series. The series will offer opportunities to practice Mindfulness, being present

2020 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award Event

Date: September 17, 2020
Time: 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Our reimagined 2020 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award Celebration will give us the opportunity to connect with each other and to celebrate leadership at a time when leadership matters more than ever! We are excited to honor Daniel W.

ALF "Deep" Check-In

Date: August 14, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
ALF "Deep" Check-In Join Mel Taylor, Class XXIX,CEO, The Council on Recovery and ALF Program Consultant, for an opportunity for a “deep” check-in. Senior Fellows will have an opportunity to share feelings, fears, and

Continuing ALF's Dialogue Around Racial Equity and Justice For African American Senior Fellows

Date: August 6, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Continuing A Dialogue Around Racial Equity and Justice For African American Senior Fellows On behalf of the facilitators of the African American Affinity Group, African American Senior Fellows are invited to attend a follow-up session

Allyship and Inclusion in Support of Black Senior Fellows Across Our Network

Date: July 16, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Join Senior Fellows for a conversation about racial inequality in our community. This moderated conversation will feature an exploration of allyship with the Black Fellows in our network. We will use our Senior Fellows community as a

ALF "Deep" Check-In

Date: July 14, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
ALF "Deep" Check-In Join Mel Taylor, Class XXIX,CEO, The Council on Recovery and ALF Program Consultant, for an opportunity for a “deep” check-in. Senior Fellows will have an opportunity to share feelings, fears, and

A Dialogue For African American Senior Fellows Around Racial Equity and Justice

Date: July 10, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Registration for this event is now closed. A Dialogue For African American Senior Fellows Around Racial Equity and Justice Join African American Senior Fellows for an opportunity to come together in a safe ALF circle, to support one

A Conversation with Anand Giridharadas

Date: June 29, 2020
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fellows and Senior Fellows from the Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter are invited to join a program with Anand Giridharadas graciously sponsored by ALF's Silicon Valley Chapter Join Senior Fellows from across the country for an interview

ALF "Deep" Check-In

Date: June 23, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
ALF "Deep" Check-In Join Mel Taylor, Class XXIX,CEO, The Council on Recovery and ALF Program Consultant, for an opportunity for a “deep” check-in. Senior Fellows will have an opportunity to share feelings, fears, and

How Will Innovation and Adaptability During the COVID-19 Pandemic Shape Society Going Forward?

Date: June 16, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
During this time of uncertainty and change, several leaders have leveraged their creativity and adaptability to pivot businesses and create opportunities and products that did not exist before. Join four dynamic leaders to hear about the

2nd Annual Class Reunion Week

Date: June 15 - 21, 2020
Join your classmates for ALF's 2nd Annual "Class Reunion Week" Each class is invited to host their own reunion on a day/time of their choice during the Week of June 15-21. Each class is challenged to send in “selfie

ALF "Deep" Check-In

Date: June 2, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
ALF "Deep" Check-In Join Mel Taylor, Class XXIX,CEO, The Council on Recovery and ALF Program Consultant, for an opportunity for a “deep” check-in. Senior Fellows will have an opportunity to share feelings, fears, and

Lives and Livelihood: The Ethics of a Pandemic

Date: May 27, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
In the absence of effective testing and therapies, much less a vaccine, Americans must increasingly grapple with two realities in conflict: on the one hand, a disease that unchecked will kill Americans in great numbers; on the other, a

ALF "Deep" Check-In

Date: May 19, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
ALF "Deep" Check-In Join Mel Taylor, Class XXIX,CEO, The Council on Recovery and ALF Program Consultant, for an opportunity for a “deep” check-in. Senior Fellows will have an opportunity to share feelings, fears, and

“What if School Does Not Reopen In the fall? What are the Implications of Not Having a Normal School Year?"

Date: May 14, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Join Senior Fellows for a dialogue to explore the potential impact for students, parents, teachers and administrators of not returning to school campuses in the fall due to the Coronavirus. Leaders in the educational sector will explore

ALF "Deep" Check-In

Date: May 5, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
ALF "Deep" Check-In Join Mel Taylor, Class XXIX,CEO, The Council on Recovery and ALF Program Consultant, for an opportunity for a “deep” check-in. Senior Fellows will have an opportunity to share feelings, fears, and

2020 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award Dinner-THIS EVENT IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING RESCHEDULED.

Date: April 30, 2020
Time: 6:30 pm
Contributions are still being accepted and are greatly appreciated. Click here to review sponsorship opportunities and benefits. If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, click here.

Mindfulness Moment with Juanita Rasmus

Date: April 30, 2020
Time: 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Mindfulness Moment with Juanita Rasmus Class XXIII, Pastor, St. John’s United Methodist Church ALF is pleased to offer a series of Mindfulness Moments to provide you with moments of connection, respite and renewal. Join our

"Reopening Our Region: How might we navigate the parallel challenges of both human and economic recovery?"

Date: April 30, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
While some vocal leaders are postulating either/or scenarios for managing healthcare concerns OR the economy, we hope you’ll join ALF for a nuanced conversation about reopening after the Coronavirus Crisis, with an intent to

Mindfulness Moment with Henderson Smith

Date: April 29, 2020
Time: 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Mindfulness Moment with Henderson Smith Medical Community Class 5, Certified Qigong/ Tai Chi Teacher ALF is pleased to offer a series of Mindfulness Moments to provide you with moments of connection, respite and renewal. Join

Mindfulness Moment with Sean Fitzpatrick

Date: April 28, 2020
Time: 8:00 am - 8:15 am
Mindfulness Moment with Sean Fitzpatrick Class XXXIX, Executive Director, The Jung Center ALF is pleased to offer a series of Mindfulness Moments to provide you with moments of connection, respite and renewal. Join our ALF

“How Can Religious Communities Lead Change In Response to COVID-19?"

Date: April 28, 2020
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join faith leaders from across the Houston community to learn about how COVID-19 has influenced their religious practice and community in the past several weeks. Our panelists will share some of the changes, both positive and negative,

Mindfulness Moment with Michele Pola

Date: April 27, 2020
Time: 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Mindfulness Moment with Michele Pola Class XXIV, Mindful Being Houston ALF is pleased to offer a series of Mindfulness Moments to provide you with moments of connection, respite and renewal. Join our ALF virtual circle and
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