San José, CA (March 10, 2026) — The Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation announced the appointment of its new Chairwoman, Nadia Ahmad, Director of Client Relations at KPMG. Ahmad has supported and served on boards of a number of local non-profits such as The San Jose Museum of Art and The Healthier Kids Foundation.
“Everyone deserves the basics for a healthy life: food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and an education. Yet, for too many people right here in Silicon Valley, these necessities are still out of reach. For 24 years, the SVLG Foundation has invested more than $20 million into organizations working to close these gaps and build a stronger community.
I’m truly honored to step in as the new Chair of the Foundation Board. I’m grateful to work alongside my fellow amazing board members and our dedicated team to keep this mission moving forward. Together, we will stay focused on making a real, meaningful impact for the communities we serve.” said Nadia Ahmad, the newly appointed Chairwoman of the SVLG Foundation.
“I am honored to welcome Nadia Ahmad as our new SVLG Foundation Board Chair. The work of the SVLG Foundation reflects the very best of Silicon Valley’s community spirit — a shared commitment to giving back to help those among us most in need. With Nadia’s dynamic leadership and the continued dedication of our Board, we are confident the Foundation will deepen and continue to expand its impact across the communities we serve,” said Ahmad Thomas, Executive Director of the SVLG Foundation and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
“We are delighted to welcome such an incredibly dynamic leader in Nadia Ahmad. Under the guidance of her and the Board we look to continue growing our impact in the community. In particular, our signature event, the annual Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, which to date has donated more than $13 million to benefit local charitable organizations”, said Chris Weiler, Managing Director at SVLG Foundation.
About the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation works to strengthen our communities and improve the quality of life in the region by raising and distributing funds for food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education and other needs. For more information, please visit: svlg.org/foundation.
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