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Alison Goh (Member Profile)
When did you become a Leaguer?
I joined in 2016 after I moved to San Francisco.
What does the idea of strength mean to you?
I think of fortitude – it’s one thing to have courage and strength, but it’s true strength when there are strong forces against you. It’s when we have to dig deep and work with others, because together we can link arms and push forward.
How do you harness your strength to take action?
I was elected President in June 2020. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the murder of George Floyd, to a contentious election cycle – the issues were too many and too big for me to do everything on my own. The best way to take action was to lean on the strength of others and hold us together at a time when we couldn’t be physically together in the same room.
What are you most proud of doing?
I’m most proud of our efforts to keep our members and volunteers active and engaged in League activities. Even prior to the pandemic we were running our committee meetings in a hybrid format, which made the pivot to virtual meetings relatively easy for us. With our return to in-person events, we’ve continued to emphasize comfort and accessibility because the relationships between our members are what make us unique!
What did you dream of doing when you were young?
When I was a kid I appointed myself President of the Star Wars Club, and would run regular meetings with my buddies to make assignments for missions.
Who are your role models?
My mother and Michelle Obama.
Brag about yourself. How has your strength and action influenced the League?
As a lifelong activist, I think the League needs to be at the forefront of the issues we care about. Whether we are marching in the street, writing to our elected officials, or working with community partners, I believe that every single one of us can do something to create change. By standing up for equality and abortion rights, we are ensuring that this democracy is strong for generations to come.