Get recharged about the value and joy of what you do—everyday. Whether you are a colt or an established thoroughbred, Ken will inspire you to look beyond the numbers and discover what ignites individuals, foundations, and corporations to connect with higher education. As a philanthropist who heads his own foundation, Ken provides insight on facilitating the request and turning what often seems like an obligation into an exciting opportunity to advance the education of the next generation.

A Seattle native, Kenneth Alhadeff is chairman of Elttaes Enterprises (read it backward), chairman of the Kenneth and Marleen Alhadeff Charitable Foundation, president and chief executive officer of MiKen Properties, and owner of the Majestic Bay Theatres in Ballard, Washington. Born into a family that emphasized community responsibility, civil rights, and the arts, Ken learned philanthropy and culture from an early age. He also grew up breathing the romance of horseracing at Longacres racetrack, his family’s business.