Virtual Events from HKS
With the 2024 election season in full swing, below are a variety of virtual HKS events on elections and democracy
Ash Center Discussions:
- November 1, 2024 – The Role of Unions in Elections and Democracy
- November 7, 2024 – A Democracy Post–Mortem: What Exit Poll Data Reveals about Race in America Today
- Recording: Election Officials in Swing State and the 2024 Election
Weiner Conference Calls:
- November 1, 2024 – Gordon Hanson, How will the Presidential Election Affect America’s Left Behind Regions?
- Recording: Cultivating Happiness in an Election Year with Arthur Brooks
JFK Jr. Forum Recordings from Fall 2024:
Recent Events
September 18:
Virtual Event with Guy Kawasaki
We are excited to announce an exclusive webinar lead by the HKS Women’s Alumni Network and co-sponsored by the HKS San Francisco Alumni Network and the HBS Women's Association, featuring renowned Silicon Valley author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Guy Kawasaki, where he will delve into the core principles of Kawasaki's latest book, "Think Remarkable"
Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was previously the chief evangelist at Apple and worked directly with Steve Jobs. He was also Mercedes Benz brand ambassador and trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has also written The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and twelve other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.
About the Book:
"Think Remarkable" serves as a roadmap to authentic leadership, grounded in the stories of over 200 remarkable people, including Jane Goodall, Steve Wozniak, and Carol Dweck. It addresses the numerous obstacles to success and guides readers in crafting action plans uniquely tailored to their personal visions.
An essential guide to focusing on what truly matters in life, "Think Remarkable" is perfect for anyone who wants to make the world—and themselves—a little (or a lot) better. It invites you to harness the power of your authentic leadership, mindset, and actions to lead a fulfilling life.
June 11 in Menlo Park and SF:
The Media and the 2024 U.S. Elections
Record-low levels of trust in U.S. institutions, including the media, is just one factor affecting the 2024 U.S. elections. How can journalists respThgeond? What has been learned from past cycles, and what should be done differently?
Join Professor Nancy Gibbs, director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy and former editor-in-chief of TIME, as she discusses these issues and more in two events in the SF Bay Area. The event in San Francisco will include attendance by incoming HKS Dean Jeremy Weinstein.
Registration information was sent to local alumni via email. Contact us at info@hkssf.org if you didn't receive this email.
April 11 in San Francisco
Joseph Kalt and Megan Minoka Hill discussed the HKS Project on Indigenous Governance and Development, whose mission is to arm Indigenous Nations with the tools needed to govern effectively and to strengthen their economic, social, and cultural fabrics.
March 25: GenAI + Spring Networking
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Holiday Mixer @ Equinox Van Mission
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Executive Committee
Andrea Shorter, HKSEE '09
Co-Chair, Events
Andrea is an organizational development and strategic planning consultant for social impact organizations concerning racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ justice, equity, and inclusion. A former long time Commissioner on the Status of Women in San Francisco, she is a 2009 David Bohnett Fellow for LGBTQ+ Leaders in HKS Senior Executive Education.
Tasce Bongiovanni, MD, MPP '10
Secretary
Tasce serves as a trauma surgeon at Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) and an acute care surgeon and surgical critical care intensivist at UCSF. She lives in San Francisco with her husband (MPP '06) and three children. She is excited to be able to serve the HKS SF chapter and the HKS Alumni Board in Cambridge to foster community among HKS alum.
Leonard Adler, MPP '91
Chair, Communications
Leonard is a social entrepreneur that has worked in sectors including law, sustainability, and health & wellness. He is CEO of Green Jobs Network and founder of SF Runs. He previously served on the Executive Board from 2018-2020.
Natasha Sunderji, MPP '12
Treasurer
Natasha is a Managing Director at Accenture and serves as the Global Health Lead for their social impact practice. She works to address global development challenges in collaboration with the world’s leading companies, donors, and nonprofits. She is excited to foster a meaningful community for our Bay Area alumni.
Samira Khan, MPP '05
Photo and bio coming soon!
Jon Elam, MC/MPA '81
Board Member At Large
Jon is a retired local and regional public administrator with a focus on the areas of climate management, public works, and community development. He lives in Brentwood in the East Bay, where he is an active community volunteer, and he serves on the Board of Directors of La Clinica de La Raza community health center in Oakland. He has enjoyed meeting many HKS graduates and looks forward to welcoming others to HKS SF events.
