Liberty. Leadership. Legacy.
LIVING A LEGACY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS LEAVING ONE.
Liberty. Leadership. Legacy.
LIVING A LEGACY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS LEAVING ONE.
Alder: Empowering Leaders for Societal Progress
Alder Membership is a network of highly influential leaders dedicated to driving positive change and creating a better future for all. We are igniting a movement of individuals who are committed to making a meaningful difference, both individually and collectively. Join our community of visionary thinkers and doers as we work towards the betterment of society and future generations.
Principles of the Membership Experience
Learning & Growth
Learning & Growth
Learning & Growth
Discourse and wisdom-building engagements with leading minds through in-person and virtual experiences that sharpen perspective.
Community
Learning & Growth
Learning & Growth
Building thought-provoking and profound civic, personal, and professional connections between distinguished leaders.
Citizenship
Citizenship
Citizenship
Honoring our nation's history and values by being purpose-driven citizens.
Fun
Citizenship
Citizenship
We take our mission seriously but not ourselves.
Membership Offering
Retreats and Summits
Formative, multi-day experiences with our expansive network at exclusive locations.
Delegations
Immersive international and domestic trips to gain exposure to consequential challenges, leaders, and thinkers on topic-specific themes and issues. Previous delegations include Ukraine, Russia, Normandy, Rwanda, South Korea, Washington, D.C., and more.
Citizenship
Formative experiences that deepen your understanding of our country's history and institutions through visiting places like Gettysburg National Military Park and participating in activities like training with Navy SEALs in Coronado, CA.
Deep Dive Briefings
Off-the-record conversations with political and world leaders on the biggest challenges facing future generations.
Local Events
Salon and Jeffersonian dinners and speaker-anchored events in ten cities across the country.
Curated Connections
Strategic introductions across the Alder community to bolster collaborations and relationship-building.
Knowledge Library
Curated and distilled resources on timeless ideas, current events, and recommended reading.
Alder Members are accomplished. And they span America’s most influential industries. Here’s a little more about the caliber of our community:
Some of Our Members
Dana White
Dan McClory
Dan McClory
Former Pentagon spokeswoman and foreign policy expert Dana White has distinguished herself in the public and private sectors, leading thousands of professionals worldwide. As a trusted policy adviser and public relations guru, her counsel has steered some of the world’s most influential organizations, including Hyundai Motors. She’s been
Former Pentagon spokeswoman and foreign policy expert Dana White has distinguished herself in the public and private sectors, leading thousands of professionals worldwide. As a trusted policy adviser and public relations guru, her counsel has steered some of the world’s most influential organizations, including Hyundai Motors. She’s been honored with the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service and as an MIT National Security Fellow.
Dan McClory
Dan McClory
Dan McClory
Dan McClory is CEO of Boustead & Company Limited and runs their Equity Capital Markets, leading high profiles M&As and IPOs for clients listed on stock exchanges across the globe. He’s lent his expertise to elevating the profile of our community across the globe and listed our foundation as the first-ever foreign-funded, venture philanthr
Dan McClory is CEO of Boustead & Company Limited and runs their Equity Capital Markets, leading high profiles M&As and IPOs for clients listed on stock exchanges across the globe. He’s lent his expertise to elevating the profile of our community across the globe and listed our foundation as the first-ever foreign-funded, venture philanthropy-backed IPO on the Bovespa Social Stock Exchange in Brazil. Dan also serves on the Boards of USA Track & Field Foundation and the Eastern Michigan University Foundation. He’s also a Knight Commander of the Order of St Maurice and St Lazarus.
Erik Moreno
Dan McClory
Carlos Curbelo
Erik Moreno is expanding the footprint of the American entertainment industry throughout the world as the Executive Vice President of Growth and New Initiatives at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Identifying partnerships and growth opportunities is his specialty and he’s led billions of dollars of acquisitions for the company
Carlos Curbelo
Carlos Curbelo
Carlos Curbelo
The son of Cuban political refugees, Carlos Curbelo was consistently honored as one of the most bipartisan Members of Congress. He now leads Vocero, the public affairs firm he co-founded and provides expert commentary as an on-air analyst for NBC News.
Penny Schwinn
Carlos Curbelo
Penny Schwinn
There’s no greater embodiment of legacy than teaching our children well, and as the former Tennessee State Commissioner of Education, Penny is shaping the schools building tomorrow’s leaders. She’s overseen multi-billion-dollar budgets used to educate over 1 million students across 147 districts in the state and is proud to educate her ow
There’s no greater embodiment of legacy than teaching our children well, and as the former Tennessee State Commissioner of Education, Penny is shaping the schools building tomorrow’s leaders. She’s overseen multi-billion-dollar budgets used to educate over 1 million students across 147 districts in the state and is proud to educate her own children in TN public schools. She’s now playing a leading role advising former Senator Ben Sasse at the University of Florida to ty K-12 to higher education, and also advises the Walton family.
Jared Cohen
Carlos Curbelo
Penny Schwinn
Jared Cohen is the President of Global Affairs and co-head of the Office of Applied Innovation at Goldman Sachs. A former executive at Google, he’s played an instrumental role in our community’s work in combatting violent extremism. Jared is also a highly-regarded historical author with several books appearing on the New York Times bestsellers lists.
"Alder has made a lasting impact on my life personally, professionally and philanthropically. How fortunate am I to have found a tribe that ignites me, drives me and fulfills my soul!?"
Nancy Gale, Owner/Designer, JAMAH | Founder, AMBITION