ALI has announced the selection of its 2021 Cohort of Fellows and Partners! This cohort makes ALI history as the most diverse group to date. Learn more about the 2021 ALI Fellows and Partners!

Linda Dakin-Grimm (2020) says many at-risk migrant minors should be allowed to stay in the U.S since they are eligible for special immigrant juvenile status. She gives her opinion on the case of a migrant girl who fled abuse in Guatemala in CBS News.

Deborah McCarthy (2020) suggests 13 potential steps that could change the face of U.S. diplomacy and bring diversity and fairness to the U.S Foreign Service.

Robin Mendelson (2020) illustrates how a university can deliver measurable results in college completion. In her HBS Case Study, she says institutions can improve educational access, equity, and graduation rates by successfully deploying comprehensive data-centric continuous improvement programs.

Bruce Rich (2020) discusses leadership, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit educational reform organization, EL Education, Inc during his featured conversation on Harvard's A608 After Hours Podcast.

Sarah Cairns-Smith (2019) says there are a coalition of innovators, researchers, biopharmaceutical firms, donors, and investors coming together to reboot contraceptives research. In a featured article in Nature, she highlights the historical funding gap in the area, and how public-private partnerships can help.

Joyce Murphy (2019) says the merger of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan will help address complex health care issues and challenges of its members and communities both today and the future. 

Haifa Al Kaylani (2017) has welcomed a new successor to serve as Chair of the Arab International Women's Forum while she will continue to serve as Founder and President of the organization.

Shep Moyle (2017) considers the future of retail in a post-pandemic world. In a recent interview, Mr. Moyle says today’s successful retailers are the ones who have adapted and evolved.

Lisa Braden-Harder (2016) organized a Vermont showing of the documentary "Coded Bias" to expand the conversation on systemic racism.

Laura Murphy (2016) completed a ground-breaking civil rights audit that led to major structural and policy changes at Facebook. The audit was finalized in 2020 and she has since concluded her advising role at the company.

Paul Irving (2010) says there are many lessons to be learned from the resilience of older adults in 2020. In an article for Next Avenue, he explains why the pandemic provides an opportunity to recognize age as an asset and source of strength.

Raymond Jetson (2010) says Black elders can contribute to the movement for equity and justice for Black youth. He highlights the importance of strategy and establishing intended impacts to bridge the generational gap. 

Haifa Al Kaylani (2017) was appointed as President and Founder of the Arab International Women’s Forum!

ALI Faculty Executive Committee Member James Honan (GSE) steps into a new role as ALI’s Faculty Advisor in 2021. He will be leading the ALI Core Seminar for the upcoming 2021 year. Read the announcement and learn about the new cohort in Harvard Gazette.

ALI Faculty Executive Committee Member Howard Koh (SPH/HKS) says the $8 billion allocated by Congress for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution is insufficient, and illustrates the chronic under-investment in the public health sector. He discusses how the Coronavirus crisis demands a nonpartisan, one government response in USA Today.