ALF Houston

40 Years of Data: A Farewell Dialogue with Dr. Stephen Klineberg
2023-04-04 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Houston, TX 77007, Houston, TX, 77007, US
ALF Community Dialogue in partnership with the YMCA
40 Years of Data: So What? Now What? A farewell dialogue with Dr. Stephen Klineberg

“What happens in Houston matters. This is where, for better or worse, the American future is going to be worked out. By 2050, all of America will have the same demographic mix as Houston today. This city is called upon to take the lead in building something that has never existed before in human history — a truly successful, equitable and inclusive multiethnic society, made up of virtually all the peoples, all the ethnicities, all the religions of the world, gathered together in this one remarkable place.” – Dr. Klineberg
Multigenerational leaders representing diverse sectors, communities and issues are invited to attend a two hour roundtable with Dr. Klineberrg to zoom out and explore possiblities for advancing our community issues on key areas highlighted in Dr. Klineberg’s research:

Education
Workforce
Health

ALF Special Convening: Children. Guns. Our Future.
2023-03-30 15:00 - 18:00 | The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Houston, TX 77007, Houston, TX, 77007, US
A special, invite-only dialogue centering on children and their safety.

This convening is part of ALF’s strategic direction to support Senior Fellows in leading and activating on issues together. Planned and facilitated by ALF’s first cohort of trainee facilitators as their capstone project, this dialogue is designed to move us from discussion to a substantial action.

ANNUAL MEETING 2023 REPLAY - ALF - Houston/Gulf Coast
2023-03-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Online Event
ANNUAL MEETING 2023 – American Leadership Forum – Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter

This online event is an opportunity for those unable to attend the live meeting on February 15th.
Please join the Board of Trustees and staff of the American Leadership Forum Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter at the unveiling of the One Community Strategic Vision for the future of ALF, building upon the 40 year legacy of leading with purpose and heart.
We hope to see you there!

March 10th - Second Friday Breakfast Dialogue & Book Fair
2023-03-10 08:00 - 09:30 | Houston History Research Center at the Julia Ideson Building, 550 McKinney Reading Room on the 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX, 77002, US
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN AUTHOR?
Join this unique breakfast dialogue and book fair featuring Senior Fellows who have published books.

March 2023 Topic: “So You Want to Become an Author?” Insights and tips from Senior Fellow Authors
Join this unique breakfast dialogue and book fair featuring Senior Fellows who have published books in various genres and want to share insider tips to aspiring authors. This will be an intimate opportunity to hear about traditional, online and self publishing options, writing techniques, and collaborations. Come hear from Senior Fellows who have “been there, done that” and can inspire and help future authors.
There will be an opportunity to meet with the authors and have books autographed.
Panelists:

Cathy Mincberg-Class V
Anhlan Nguyen-Class LII
Russell Richard-ClassXXXVI
Richard Shaw-ClassXXIV
Lois Stark-Class VI
Roynell Young-Class Education II

Facilitated by Gina Carroll, Class XXX
Second Friday Breakfast will meet at the Houston History Research Center at the Julia Ideson Building, 550 McKinney St. Houston, Tx 77002 The meeting will be in the Reading Room on the 2nd Floor
This event is generously underwritten by Senior Fellow Rhea Lawson and the Houston Public Library.

ALF African American Senior Fellow: Braintrust for Men
2023-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Houston Area Urban League 1301 Texas St., Houston, TX 77002, 3101 Richmond Ave. #140, Houston, TX 77098, Houston, TX, 77098, US
CONNECT . SUPPORT . PROMOTE .
An opportunity to connect with African American Senior Fellow men.

This is an opportunity to connect with African American Senior Fellow men and explore ways to support each other’s leadership in the community, to build community within the ALF network in support of ALF’s mission, and ultimately to impact the community together.
The event will be facilitated by Senior Fellow Henderson Smith on behalf of ALF. The group will participate in a deep check-in and dialogue which will be facilitated by Henderson.
This luncheon is co-chaired by ALF Senior Fellows:

Warren Broadnax, Class 52, Co-founder & CEO, She’s Happy Hair
William Lumpkin, Class 58, Principal, Kithe Capital Partners
Frazier Wilson, Education Class 3, VP, Shell USA Company Foundation

ANNUAL MEETING 2023 - American Leadership Forum - Houston / Gulf Coast
2023-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Amegy on Main, 1801 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX, 77002, US
ANNUAL MEETING 2023 – American Leadership Forum – Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter

Please join the Board of Trustees and staff of the American Leadership Forum Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter at the unveiling of the One Community Strategic Vision for the future of ALF, building upon the 40 year legacy of leading with purpose and heart.
Enjoy complimentary light bites and beverages as we usher in a new realm of possibility for our beloved ALF community.
Free parking available on site
This event generously underwritten by Amegy Bank.
We hope to see you there!

Second Friday Breakfast + Dialogue - February 2023
2023-02-10 08:00 - 09:30 | BoyarMiller Law Office, 2925 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77098, Houston, TX, 77098, US
Breakfast/Dialogue – PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE – Dispelling the myths – The facts about charter schools

Join us for breakfast & dialogue with ALF Senior Fellows and community leaders in a panel dialogue to explore the topic of Charter School Education.
This event generously underwritten by BoyarMiller Attorneys at Law.

Second Friday Breakfast + Dialogue - January 2023
2023-01-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029, Houston, TX, 77029, US
Breakfast/Dialogue – FOOD INSECURITY: Exploring the Causes of Food Insecurity and Solutions to Help Community Citizens Exit the ‘Food Line’

Join us for breakfast & dialogue with ALF Senior Fellows and community leaders in a panel dialogue to explore the causes of food insecurity and solutions to help community citizens exit the ‘Food Line’. The panel dialogue will be moderated by Senior Fellow Nicole Lander (Class 55), Chief Impact Officer of the Houston Food Bank. Immediately following the breakfast & dialogue, attendees may elect to stay and participate in a volunteer opportunity at the food bank (this is an optional activity).
Please read further for directions and parking instructions and volunteer registration link.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
The optional volunteer opportunity will take place immediately following the breakfast & dialogue.
9:30am – 12:00pm
All volunteers MUST register in advance. Click the following link to register. You must create a profile if you are a new volunteer.
http://houstonfoodbank.civicore.com/index.php?section=indGpRegistrations&action=conditional&fwID=77878
Volunteer support is critical to our mission of food for better lives! The Houston Food Bank utilizes volunteers six days a week at our main warehouse. Whether you come out as an individual or part of a group, we are certain you will have an enjoyable, positive experience.
Volunteers MUST be at least 6 years old and supervised by parent or guardian throughout the shift.
All volunteers under the age of 18 also need a completed Youth Volunteer Consent Form signed by a parent or guardian. A copy of this form can be downloaded by clicking the RESOURCES tab on your Volunteer Profile page.
Description of Duties
Varies with the makeup volunteers for shift. Most of the projects at the warehouse involve inspecting, sorting, and repackaging of donated food items for community distribution.
Attire Information
CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED – casual dress, long pants (preferred), t-shirt with sleeves. Bring work gloves if desired.

ALF Friends Holiday Lunch
2022-12-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Page, 1100 Louisiana Street #Suite One, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX, 77002, US
Join us for a fun ALF holiday lunch with board members, staff, facilitators and special friends!

Friends,
I﻿t’s been a great year at ALF with many accomplishments and reasons to celebrate our work together! We are so grateful for everything each of you is doing to develop, connect and activate Houston’s leaders.
As a way of celebrating and appreciating of your service, we’d like to invite you for a holiday lunch. Our Board Chairman, Art Chavez, is graciously hosting our lunch gathering at his Page office.
Join us at 1 PM for lunch, fellowship, and laughs! Wear your most festive holiday attire. Feel free to bring a home-baked good if you’re inspired to do so. We will have a few special recognitions as well!
L﻿ove,
Your Friends at ALF

P﻿S Validated parking is available at 1100 Smith St. which connects to Page’s office via the underground tunnel system.

ALF African American Senior Fellow Luncheon: Braintrust for Men
2022-12-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Irma’s Southwest, 1475 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX, 77002, US
CONNECT . SUPPORT . PROMOTE .
A luncheon opportunity to connect with African American Senior Fellow men.

Join us for a private, invite-only luncheon, featuring unique dialogue and connections over a 3-course meal. This is an opportunity to connect with African American Senior Fellow men and explore ways to support each other’s leadership in the community, to build community within the ALF network in support of ALF’s mission, and ultimately to impact the community together.
The lunch will be facilitated by Senior Fellow Henderson Smith on behalf of ALF. The group will participate in a deep check-in and dialogue which will be facilitated by Henderson.
This luncheon is co-chaired by ALF Senior Fellows:

Warren Broadnax, Class 52, Co-founder & CEO, She’s Happy Hair
William Lumpkin, Class 58, Principal, Kithe Capital Partners
Frazier Wilson, Education Class 3, VP, Shell USA Company Foundation

Joint Commencement Celebration - Class 47, 48 and 49
2022-11-30 16:00 - 17:00 | NRG Park, NRG Stadium, Houston, TX 77054, Houston, TX, 77054, US
JOINT COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATION
We would like to officially welcome the Senior Fellows of Classes 47, 48 and 49 to the ALF Network.

ALF invites you to a very special joint commencement celebration reception for Class 47, 48 & 49 Fellows who were unable to officially commence because of COVID. Join us for our first ever joint multiclass commencement & reception and help them join the circle as they step into Senior Fellow leadership and service.
Ryan Walsh, Class 49, is graciously hosting this special commencement and reception at NRG Park.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS ARE ATTACHED & PARKING PASSES WILL BE PROVIDED BEFORE THE EVENT.
-Enter through Gate 10 (McNee @ Kirby Dr.)
-Let the attendant know you’re here for the ALF Commencement
-Park in Red Lot 4 OR Orange Lot 8
-Come through the glass doors and go to the 2nd Floor.
-Look for Meeting Room 500 (left of the Rodeo Offices)

BEYOND ZERO Documentary Private Screening & Director Talk Back
2022-11-07 11:00 - 13:30 | Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E, 7600 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024, Houston, TX, 77024, US
Private viewing of the documentary, BEYOND ZERO, followed by an engaging “talk back” session with the writer/director, Nathan Havey.

11:00 am – Doors Open
11:30 am – “Beyond Zero” Documentary Screening, 82 minutes
1:00 pm – Nathan Havey, Writer/Director of Beyond Zero Talk Back
1:30 pm – Adjourn
No fee to attend this special documentary.
“Beyond Zero” is a documentary about Ray Anderson and his company, Interface, Inc. After a life-changing epiphany, the CEO of a global public company embarks on a high-stakes quest to eliminate all negative environmental impacts by 2020. To succeed, they must overcome deep skepticism, abandon the status quo, and ignite a new industrial revolution. Beyond Zero offers an inspirational roadmap for how business can reverse climate change. “Beyond Zero” tells his compelling story and ably reveals Ray’s vision to reduce their carbon footprint and improve the environment. His sheer inspiration, humanity, generosity and grace, among many other admirable traits that characterized him, will leave you with your own personal action plan to help reduce your carbon footprint.
Visit https://beyondzerofilm.com
Sponsor:
Donna Cole, Cole Chemical
Collaborators:
Ally Energy
American Leadership Forum – Houston / Gulf Coast
East End Chamber of Commerce
Houston West Chamber of Commerce

2022 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Awards Event
2022-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005, Houston, TX, 77005, US
2022 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Awards Event

Join us to celebrate ALF’s extraordinary Ruby Jubilee 40th Anniversary milestone at the 2022 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Awards Event and support ALF in its mission to inspire, strengthen and transform past, present and future generations of leaders.
Become a sponsor or purchases tickets here:
TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS
Or text 40RUBY to 41444

ALF Women Celebrating Women: Evening Reception
2022-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Seasons 52, 4410 Westheimer Road #C-1, Houston, TX 77027, Houston, TX, 77027, US
PROMOTE. ELEVATE. CELEBRATE.
A reception celebrating the new leadership appointments of Greater Houston Area Women

Join us for an evening of ALF connections and celebration as we honor three women leaders and their recent leadership appointments.

Maria Reeve | Houston Chronicle | Executive Editor
Juliet Stipeche | Houston-Galveston Area Council | Director, Human Services
Ruth Lopez-Turley | Kinder Institute for Urban Research | Director

This reception generously underwritten by a host committee of ALF Senior Fellow Women:

Claudia Aguirre, Class 58, President & CEO, BakerRipley
Anastasia Anderson, Class 54, CEO, Emerge Fellowship
Nory Angel, Class 30, President, American Leadership Forum Houston/Gulf Coast
Donna Cole, Class 25, President & CEO, Cole Chemical
Keasia Daniels, Class 50, Owner & Principal Consultant, VantagePoint Business Solutions
Irma Diaz-Gonzalez, Class 27, President, Employment & Training Centers
Paula Harris, Ed Class 3, Executive Director, The Astros Foundation
Claudia Ortega Hogue, Class 54, Founder & CEO, Global Communities Houston
Teresa McClendon-Thomas, Class 30, SVP – Senior Development Business Officer, PNC Bank
Terry Morales, Class 34, Senior Vice President, Amegy Bank

Second Friday Breakfast + Dialogue
2022-10-14 08:00 - 09:30 | The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027, Houston, TX, 77027, US
Senior Fellow and Author, Jay Steinfeld, founder of Blinds.com, will share his insights and discuss concepts on his book.

Join us for breakfast & dialogue with Jay Steinfeld, ALF Senior Fellow and author of “Lead from the Core”. Jay will share his insights as founder of Blinds.com and discuss the concepts in his book. Check in and light breakfast at 8:00am. Dialogue begins at 8:15am.

ALF Convening: Love As A Business Strategy
2022-09-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Amegy on Main, 1801 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX, 77002, US
Hear from the dynamic authors of “Love As A Business Strategy” on how leading with love transformed their business.

Join us for a fun evening of ALF connections and hear from the dynamic authors of “Love As A Business Strategy” on how leading with love transformed their business.
Book authors:

Jeffrey Ma
Christopher J. Pitre
Mohammed F. Anwar
Frank E. Danna

5:00 pm Connecting Happy Hour | 6:00 pm Author Dialogue
Cost is $35 per person and includes a book
This event generously underwritten by Amegy Bank.

Second Friday Breakfast + Dialogue
2022-09-09 08:00 - 09:30 | The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027, Houston, TX, 77027, US
The Good News in the Criminal Justice System: Specialty Courts and Justice Forward

Often we only hear about the faults and deficiencies of our criminal justice system. During this Second Friday Breakfast + Dialogue we will discuss some “good news” about the specialty courts of Harris County and Justice Forward, a non-profit agency partner that breaks the cycle of incarceration. Join ALF Senior Fellows who are leading this work in the court system and supporting agencies. Learn more about their positive outcomes and how you may connect with them to serve the common good.
Dialogue panel members:

Devon Anderson, ALF Criminal Justice Class 2, CEO/President Justice Forward (moderator)
Judge Brock Thomas, ALF Criminal Justice Class 1, Harris County Felony Mental Health Court and the RIC Docket
Henry Gonzales, ALF Criminal Justice Class 5, Executive Director Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
Mary Covington, ALF Criminal Justice Class 3, Court Manager Harris County Specialty Courts (retired)

Check in and light breakfast at 8:00am. Dialogue begins at 8:15am.
This event generously unwritten by Harris County Juvenile Probation Department.

ALF Happy Hour
2022-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Kirby Ice House, 3333 Eastside Street, Houston, TX 77098, Houston, TX, 77098, US
We’re bringing together the most recent graduates of ALF to welcome the newest Fellows. Join us on Thursday, July 14th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

Join us for a pre-wilderness happy hour for recent graduates of classes 50-55 to send off classes 56, 57, and 58 to Colorado!
Please register to let us know you will be attending so we have enough space.
Food and drink are available for individual purchase.
Add this event to your calendar!

ALF Dialogue: Combatting Increased Violent Crime & Gun Violence In Houston
2022-06-06 14:30 - 16:00 | The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Houston, TX 77007, Houston, TX, 77007, US
Join ALF Senior Fellows in a panel discussion about the increase in violent crime in Houston and the underlying causes.

Join ALF Senior Fellows in a panel discussion about the increase in violent crime in Houston and the underlying causes. We will share powerful stories and gain clarity on how we all can activate our leadership to solve this community challenge.
This powerful panel includes:
– Chief Troy Finner – Houston Police Department
– Paul Castro – ALF Education Class 2
– Richard Cantu – ALF Class 52
– Mustafa Tameez – ALF Class 30 (moderator)
To reserve your spot, you must register via this invitation link by Friday, June 3.

Second Friday Breakfast + Dialogue
2022-05-13 08:00 - 09:30 | The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027, Houston, TX, 77027, US
“Pandemic Burnout and Impact on Mental Health”

Join us Friday, May 13 for a discussion on pandemic burnout, and the impact it has had on our mental health. Wayne Young, Chief Executive Officer of The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD will moderate a panel discussion with Dr. Luming Li, Chief Medical Officer for The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, and Diane Arms, Director of Clinical Behavior Health at The Council on Recovery.
Special thank you to Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for underwriting this month’s breakfast!

American Leadership Forum 40th Anniversary Alumni Reunion
2022-05-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Outpost at The POST Houston, 401 Franklin Street, Houston, TX 77201, Houston, TX, 77201, US
Celebrating 40 years of ALF alumni and the success of the 2022 Annual Giving Campaign.

You are invited to the American Leadership Forum 40th Anniversary Alumni Reunion on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Outpost, adjacent to the Skylawn, at the POST Houston, 401 Franklin Street, Houston, Texas 77201.
A brief program honoring ALF alumni and annual giving campaign leadership and presenting awards to classes that reached fundraising and participation goals will begin at 7:00.
The evening will also feature a cash bar and delicious light bites.
On-site parking is available. The first 75 minutes are free and 75 minutes plus are charged at $5 per hour.
To reserve your spot, you must register via this invitation link by Wednesday, April 27.

American Leadership Forum Fellows Opening Reception
2022-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029, Houston, TX, 77029, US
ALF Opening Reception for 2022 Fellows Classes

We are very pleased and excited to formally welcome Fellows of Class 56, Class 57, and Class 58 of the American Leadership Forum to the beginning of what we hope will be a most memorable year! Join us for your Opening Reception on the evening of Wednesday, May 4th, at 6 pm at the Houston Food Bank to meet the outstanding and diverse leaders in your class and cohort year with whom you will be spending the next year, as well as the ALF facilitators, board, and staff.
Appetizers and drinks will be served.

Second Friday Breakfast + Dialogue
2022-04-08 08:00 - 09:30 | The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027, Houston, TX, 77027, US
From Aspiration to Impact: Can we really make a difference?

Join us Friday April 8 for an interactive conversation with Greater Houston Partnership’s LaTanya Flix, one of our city’s champions for creating a new paradigm to advance equity and inclusion. She is an organizational development and change management practitioner and will offer a roadmap to help you lead from your seat and create better outcomes. LaTanya will discuss how inclusion fuels innovation and essential evidenced-based practices to advance equity and inclusion. She will also highlight key insights from our region’s first Equity & Inclusion Assessment and share how you can leverage the data to drive action.
LaTanya Flix is Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for the Greater Houston Partnership, the Houston region’s principal business organization. In this role, she oversees internal DEI learning and development and leads One Houston Together – a data-driven effort of 100+ businesses, institutions, and nonprofit organizations to advance people of color into senior management roles, increase racial diversity on corporate boards, and grow spending with Minority Business Enterprises. Prior to joining the Partnership, LaTanya held a variety of senior leadership roles in community development, philanthropy, and civic engagement. She is a sought after speaker and facilitator founder of CauseAdvance, a social change consultancy.

Special thanks to Houston Methodist for Underwriting this month’s breakfast. Their generosity allowed us to lower the cost for this month’s ticket to $20. If you’re interested in becoming an Underwriter for future breakfasts, contact elisa@alfhouston.org

Second Friday Breakfast + Dialogue
2022-03-11 08:00 - 09:30 | The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027, Houston, TX, 77027, US
“CHARTING A NEW FUTURE FOR HISD” WITH HOUSTON ISD SUPERINTENDENT DR. MILLARD HOUSE

“Charting a new a future for HISD” with Houston ISD Superintendent Dr. Millard House
ALF Senior Fellows are invited to join us March 11 at 8:30 AM, for breakfast and a fireside chat with Houston ISD Superintendent, Dr. Millard House. This unique opportunity will be moderated by Dr. Ruth Lopez Turley, Director | Houston Education Research Consortium, and will provide guests with a behind the scenes look at what went into HISD’s new strategic plan, a long with Dr. House’s vision for Texas’ largest school district.
Special thank you to our Underwriters for March, Neuhaus Education Center, and Houston Community College. Their generosity, has allowed ALF to subsidize tickets to $20 for the month of March. If you would like to be an Underwriter of future breakfasts, contact elisa@alfhouston.org.

ALF Presents: Dr. Stephen Klineberg
2022-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Houston-Galveston Area Council, 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027, Houston, TX, 77027, US
Join us to hear Dr. Stephen Klineberg on March 10 from 6-8pm at the Houston-Galveston Area Council

Join us to hear Dr. Stephen Klineberg speak about his 40 years of research on the ongoing changes in the Houston metropolitan region.
Location and Parking
The presentation will be held at the Houston-Galveston Area Council at 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027, on the second floor in Conference Room C.
Free parking is available in the garage which is located on the northeast side of the building. You may park in spots marked “visitor” as well as any open, non-reserved spot. Building entry is on the 1st floor through the glass doors into the lobby. Elevators are located next to the security desk.
About Dr. Klineberg
Stephen L. Klineberg is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Rice University and the Founding Director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research. As the director of the annual “Kinder Houston Area Survey” (1982-2021), he has tracked the shifts in economic outlooks, demographic patterns, life experiences, attitudes, and beliefs among successive representative samples of Harris County residents, during four decades of remarkable change. His book exploring the national implications of this research, entitled Prophetic City: Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America, was published in June 2020 by Simon & Schuster. Klineberg is the recipient of twelve major teaching awards at Rice and a much sought-after speaker in the Houston community and beyond. He is a graduate of Haverford College, with an MA from the University of Paris and a PhD from Harvard. He and his wife Margaret have lived in Houston since the early 1970s; they have two children and five grandchildren. He is an ALF Senior Fellow from Class X, 1992-1993.
About the Presentation
Prophetic City: Tracking the Economic and Demographic Transformations through Forty Years of Houston Surveys.
Few other cities more clearly exemplify the trends that are refashioning the social and political landscape across America – the growing inequalities in today’s worldwide, knowledge-based high-tech economy; the epic ongoing ethnic and cultural transformations; and the new importance of “quality of place” in determining the fates of cities. We review the findings from four decades of systematic surveys in Harris County to explore the way the new realities are unfolding, to assess the public’s changing attitudes and beliefs, and to consider the implications of these trends for the way area residents are responding to the central challenges and opportunities that will inform the future of Houston, Texas, and America in the years ahead.

Second Friday Breakfast Dialogue
2022-02-11 08:00 - 09:30 | The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027, Houston, TX, 77027, US
ALF Second Friday Breakfasts provides Senior Fellows an opportunity for deep dialogue on important and timely topics in our community.

February 2022 Topic: “The Hidden ‘D’ (Disability) in DEI.”
What defines “disability” and what role does this “hidden D” play in DEI?
Our Second Friday panel will present a data-based case for workplace disability inclusion and share impactful tips and success stories around engaging and attracting employees with disabilities.
Panelists:

Diana Codispoti, Director of Global Corporate Engagement, Disability:IN; and Co-Chair, ReelAbilities Houston 2022
Lisa Helfman, Senior Director of Public Affairs, H-E-B Houston; and Sr. Fellow, Medical Community Class IV
Gabe Cazares, Director of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities; and incoming Fellow, Class LVI

Facilitated by Dee Dee Dochen, DDD Marketing Communications; past ReelAbilities Houston Chair; and Sr. Fellow, Class XXXII
Learn more about workplace disability issues and opportunities at ReelWorkplace on Feb. 17. This free online lunchtime seminar is part of the 2022 ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival. More information and registration here: www.ReelAbilitiesHouston.org

Second Friday Breakfast will meet in the Azalea Room at The Briar Club. Parking available in garage across the street (on Timmons).
