The Alliance for American Leadership invites you to an exclusive evening in New York City as we launch our next chapter and celebrate Ambassador Erin McKee's dedication to American leadership and international assistance.

Ambassador McKee was the former US Ambassador to Papua New Guinea. A trusted advisor at the highest levels of government, Ambassador McKee has served under five U.S. presidential administrations, earning two Senate-confirmed appointments. As Assistant Administrator for USAID’s Bureau for Europe and Eurasia, Ambassador McKee led the agency’s largest budget ($30 billion), advising on regional dynamics and testifying before Congress to safeguard U.S. interests. Previously, as U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, McKee spearheaded U.S. strategic engagement in the Indo-Pacific, countering geopolitical threats and reinforcing regional stability. Her leadership in crisis management, economic diplomacy, and security strategy shaped U.S. foreign policy in the region and strengthened American influence against strategic competitors. Her team's regional strategy was later adopted by the White House as a key pillar of U.S. Indo-Pacific policy.

McKee will speak to the complex geopolitical challenges we currently face and the need for effective international assistance. To salute her dedication to international assistance and American leadership, the Alliance for American Leadership is honored to present Ambassador McKee with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

We are also pleased to feature Denny Salas as a guest speaker. Denny is a Senior Vice President at Gotham Government Relations and was recently recognized by City & State as one of New York’s Top 100 Latino Leaders in Politics & Government. His career has taken him from Wall Street to Capitol Hill, from consulting with members of Congress to running for local office. He will share his vision for the future of American leadership at this pivotal moment.

This private reception will bring together a select group of leaders committed to advancing principled U.S. global engagement and smart, strategic international assistance. This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow champions of American leadership and meet members of the Alliance’s growing national network.

Who We Are
The Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL) is a nationwide volunteer movement working to restore America’s role as a force for good in the world. We believe principled U.S. leadership and smart international assistance are not only moral imperatives—they are vital to our security, prosperity, and standing on the world stage.

That mission has never been more urgent.

On January 24, 2025, the United States cut off access to food, medicine, and education for 120 million people around the world. Since then, more than 340,000 lives have been lost.

Among them was Peter Donde, a 10-year-old boy who died after losing access to life-saving HIV medication. Unless these humanitarian programs are restored, a new study in The Lancet warns that as many as 14 million people could die by 2030.

We can’t - and won’t - let that happen without a fight.

That’s why A4AL has already mobilized more than 650 grassroots leaders across 46 states to write op-eds, organize their communities, and meet directly with members of Congress.

But we cannot do this alone.

A4AL is powered entirely by volunteers. Every member of our team, including leadership, serves without pay. This ensures that 100% of your support goes directly to the work that matters most: advocacy, communications, and voter registration.

By 2026, we are on track to mobilize 10,000 advocates and build the infrastructure needed to restore global development programs.

This is our moment to act. To lead with purpose. To show the world what American values truly mean.

Join us. Be the voice Congress can’t ignore.

Visit us at: https://a4al.org/

Lifetime Achievement Award for Ambassador Erin McKee