Alfa Fellowship Program Alumni Association (AFPAA)

The Alfa Fellowship Program is pleased to announce the 2008 establishment of the Alfa Fellowship Program Alumni Association and looks forward to the future contributions that the alumni will make to the program.

The names and offices of the first class of elected officers are:
President: James Lindley, Jr., AFP #3
Vice-President (Development): Bruce Purdy, AFP #4
Vice-President (Ombudsman): C. Jeffrey Tibbels, AFP #3
Secretary: Sheree Tribbitt, AFP #4
Treasurer: Adam Gagas, AFP #3

The Alfa Fellowship Program Alumni Association provides support for current and past Fellows as a continuing resource for networking and professional development. 

Alfa-Bank

Alfa-Bank, one of Russia’s largest privately owned banking groups in terms of equity, assets, branches, retail deposits and funds under management, was founded in 1990. Alfa-Bank offers a wide range of products and operates in all sectors of the financial market, including corporate and retail lending, deposits, payment and account services, foreign exchange operations, cash handling services, custody services, investment banking and other ancillary services to corporate and retail customers. The corporate and retail client base has grown considerably during the last several years -- by September 1, 2009, Alfa-Bank served over 55,000 corporate and 3.6 million retail customers, while the branch network has been extended to 341 offices across Russia and abroad. In addition to banking, Alfa-Bank has FSA, CySEC and FINRA-regulated brokerage subsidiaries, and other companies located in Cyprus, London and New York. Alfa-Bank has a long history of supporting charities, Russian culture and creating programs for young talent.

CDS International, Inc.

Founded in 1968, CDS International is an American non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of international understanding through international exchange and professional development opportunities customized to provide individuals with in-depth practical knowledge of other nations’ cultures, political traditions, and business practices. Each year, CDS International serves over 2,700 young professionals and students from more than 80 countries through a variety of internships abroad, professional fellowships, State Department public diplomacy initiatives, J-1 visa services, work-study programs, and study tours. CDS International acts as the US representative for the Alfa Fellowship Program.

Center for International Fellowships

Headquartered in Moscow, the Center for International Fellowships realizes the promotion of educational and cultural exchange in Russia. CIF administers fellowship programs and organizes conferences, seminars and forums that attract leading politicians, economists, scientists, and artists. CIF acts as the Russian Representative for the Alfa Fellowship Program.