ALF Oregon Video Library

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ALF Oregon: Rooted In Relationship

This video features four leaders from ALF Oregon Class 42. Candace Avalos (ED of Verde) is joined by Edith Quiroz (ED of El Programa Hispano), Angela Uherbelau (Founder of Oregon Kids Read), and Lakeitha Elliott (ED of the Gordly Burch Center for Black Leadership and Civic Engagement) for a conversation about the ALF Oregon Fellows Program, the women of color caucus that formed within the class, and the power of rooted, collaborative relationships as an antidote to transactional leadership. (Click here to watch with Spanish subtitles.)

ALF Oregon: Moving Oregon Forward

ALF Oregon is a network of leaders helping to move Oregon forward. When it comes to tackling complex issues, it takes a network of people to make progress. It takes organization. It takes leadership. And above all, it takes trust. The American Leadership Forum of Oregon creates an environment of learning where people can learn not only about state-wide issues, but learn from each other. ALF Oregon connects and resources leaders from across the state to address some of our most pressing challenges.

Touching the Dream - Sarah Greenman’s Reunion 2023 Address

ALF Oregon's Executive Director Sarah Greenman (Class 40) speaking at Reunion 2023 - a call to the Senior Fellow Network and community partners to support leaders whose voices have been systemically and historically under-represented.

A Tribute to Cliff Jones - Reunion 2024

ALF Oregon's Reunion 2024 was a special night, honoring Cliff Jones (Class 18) who retired from the ALF Oregon Faculty after almost 16 years of service. This video features footage of Nancy Davis' tribute to Cliff Jones, Sarah Greenman's announcement of the Cliff Jones Fellows Award, and remarks from Cliff Jones about his time at ALF Oregon and the future of the organization.

Reframing Thanksgiving with Lisa Watson

White Leaders for Racial Justice presents a conversation about the history and meaning about the Holiday. Lisa Watson, Class 30, Former ALF Oregon Executive Director and a member of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, shares her experience and learnings of Thanksgiving as an Indigenous woman.

ALF Oregon: Elevating Rural Voices

This video was shared at ALF Oregon Reunion 2022. Sarah Greenman (Class 40 and ALF Oregon Executive Director) lives in Halfway, Oregon and shares her perspectives, vision and hope around urban and rural Oregon communities working together and the significance of ALF Oregon.

The Fight to Protect the Indian Child Welfare Act

A timely national conversation with two Indigenous ALF Oregon Senior Fellows. ICWA protects American Indian and Alaska Native kids in child welfare proceedings by keeping them in the care of extended family or tribes whenever possible. This fall, In Brackeen v. Haaland, a small group of opponents will argue in front of the Supreme Court that those protections should be taken away - and the challenge could have far-reaching impacts. Hear and learn more from:

Sarah Kastelic (Alutiiq) - Executive Director, National Indian Child Welfare Organization and ALF Oregon Class 40

Se-ah-dom Edmo (Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce and Yakama) - Executive Director, Seeding Justice and ALF Oregon Class 31

Jenifer Wagley, Host and Executive Director, Our Children Oregon and ALF Oregon Class 40

Welcome Incoming ALF Oregon Classes!

The ALF Oregon Senior Fellow Network offers a personal welcome for incoming classes and some words of wisdom on how to make the most of your Fellow year!