THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Perspectives drawn from
Complex Terrain.
Explore Alanna Ow’s thinking, commentary, conversations, and public appearances -drawing on decades of experience navigating immigration, institutions, and international affairs.
FEATURED PERSPECTIVE
Panel
The Business of Immigration: Ethics, Economics, and the Future of Our Region
Alanna Ow joined regional leaders for a conversation about immigration, economic competitiveness, humanitarian responsibility, public safety, and the future of the San Diego–Baja California region.
August 2026
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FORMAT
TOPIC
Announcement
Alanna Ow Joins Burnham Center for Community Advancement as Inaugural Senior Fellow
I’m grateful to join the Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA) as the inaugural Senior Burnham Fellow. What drew me to BCCA is its commitment to doing the quiet, patient work of strengthening civic life—bringing people together across difference, creating space for shared understanding, and moving ideas into action. I’m looking forward to contributing to this work in service of San Diego’s communities.
March 2026
Announcement
Alanna Ow Joins Advisory Board of Leadership & Co.
We’re thrilled to welcome Alanna Ow to the Leadership & Company Advisory Board!
June 2026
Talk
Washington University Law School: H-1B Visa Process and Policy Updates
The Career Center invites you to join us for an informative session on the H-1B visa process and recent policy updates, featuring Alanna Ow — a former Director of USCIS with extensive experience in immigration and visa matters. This is a unique opportunity to gain direct insight from someone who has overseen key aspects of U.S. immigration policy and to get answers to your specific questions about the H-1B process.
November 2025
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