Alumni

Since 1985, LSF has developed leaders - community trustees - who work for the common good. Armed with experience gained through the LSF program, graduates have contributed significant leadership to community efforts. Within each program class, LSF seeks to develop a group selected from the public, private and nonprofit sectors, representing the ethnic, cultural and lifestyle diversity of our community.

Some of our prominent alumni include:

  • Bob Alspaugh, CEO/International, KPMG LLP, LSF class of 1990
  • Bob Alvarado, executive officer, Northern California Carpenters Regional Counsel, LSF class of 1999
  • Larry Baer, executive vice president and COO, San Francisco Giants, LSF class of 1988
  • Jim Canales, president and CEO, The James Irvine Foundation, LSF class of 1992
  • Emilio Cruz, vice president/construction services, URS Corporation, LSF class of 1994
  • Heather Fong, chief, San Francisco Police Department, LSF class of 1995
  • Joanne Hayes-White, chief, San Francisco Fire Department, LSF class of 2003
  • Jim Molinari, state director, office of US Senator Dianne Feinstein, LSF class of 1992
  • John Noguchi, director, Convention Facilities Department, San Francisco, LSF class of 1997
  • Bert Polacci, senior vice president, Carmel Partners, LSF class of 2004
  • Dwight Walker, vice president & general manager, KFOG-FM/KSAN-FM, LSF class of 1997
  • Patricia Wilson, executive director, Make-A-Wish Foundation, LSF class of 2000
 

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"This was one of the most interesting and valuable programs I have ever undertaken. I came away with life-long friends, a keen appreciation for what makes our city work, and a personal commitment to greater involvement. I recommend it without qualification." - Robert W. Alspaugh, Deputy Chair, KPMG LLP. LSF 1990.