Connection Is the Foundation of Every Community I Serve
For Alicia Farman, philanthropy is not a line item — it is a lifelong practice of showing up, building relationships, and investing in the people and causes that make our community stronger. From nonprofit boardrooms to volunteer service lines, her commitment is measured in relationships built and lives touched.
Community Commitments
Alicia's civic and philanthropic footprint spans nonprofit governance, professional leadership, and grassroots service — a portfolio of commitments built on consistency and genuine relationship.
Nonprofit Board Roles & Partnerships
Alicia serves on the boards of several regional nonprofits, contributing strategic guidance, fundraising leadership, and governance expertise to organizations focused on education, family services, and economic opportunity.
Professional Organizations
As an active member and past leader within professional associations for women in business and entrepreneurship, Alicia champions policies and programming that expand access and opportunity for emerging professionals.
Civic Involvement
From city commissions to community planning committees, Alicia lends her voice to civic initiatives that shape a more connected, equitable, and thriving local community.
Mentorship Programs
Alicia mentors emerging leaders and entrepreneurs, offering guidance on business development, networking, and personal growth — paying forward the relationships that shaped her own journey.
Volunteer Initiatives
Whether coordinating service days, staffing fundraising events, or rolling up her sleeves alongside neighbors, Alicia believes hands-on volunteerism keeps leadership grounded in genuine service.
Causes Personally Championed
Education access, women's empowerment, and small business vitality are causes Alicia returns to again and again — investing time, resources, and her network to help them flourish.
Causes That Matter
Alicia focuses her time and resources where she believes real, lasting change happens — in classrooms, in boardrooms, and in communities of faith and fellowship.
Education Access
Supporting scholarship funds, mentorship pipelines, and after-school programming that give students the tools and confidence to pursue their ambitions.
Women's Empowerment
Championing leadership development and networking opportunities that help women in business build confidence, capital, and community — a mission that echoes the philosophy behind Lux Networking.
See how this shapes Lux Networking →Business Community Development
Investing in the vitality of local entrepreneurship through advisory roles, small business advocacy, and partnerships that keep our regional economy resilient.
Faith-Based Initiatives
Grounded in a personal faith journey, Alicia supports faith-based service programs and initiatives that reflect her values of stewardship and compassion.
Read more about her faith journey →Our Impact
Impact is best measured over time — in relationships sustained, students supported, and organizations strengthened. Here is a snapshot of what consistent, hands-on involvement has helped make possible.
"Alicia's mentorship gave me the confidence to launch my business and the network to sustain it. She shows up — not just with advice, but with real support."
Mentee, Small Business Founder
"Her leadership on our board helped us double our scholarship fund in two years. Alicia brings both vision and follow-through."
Nonprofit Board Chair
"Alicia has a gift for connecting people to purpose. Every initiative she touches grows stronger because of the relationships she builds."
Community Partner
Organizations & Communities
Alicia's community work is built alongside a network of trusted organizations, each one an extension of her belief that lasting change happens through partnership, not solo effort.
Regional Education Foundation
Board Member & Scholarship Committee Chair
Women in Business Alliance
Past President & Advisory Council Member
Community Development Coalition
Civic Advisory Committee Volunteer
Neighborhood Family Services
Fundraising Committee & Volunteer Coordinator
Faith Community Outreach Network
Program Volunteer & Community Liaison
Local Entrepreneurs Roundtable
Mentor & Guest Speaker
Featured Initiatives
A closer look at a few of the current, high-impact projects Alicia is proud to help lead and support.
Scholars on the Rise
A mentorship and scholarship pipeline pairing high school students with local professionals, helping first-generation college applicants navigate admissions and financial aid.
Learn More →Women Who Lead Roundtable
A quarterly gathering that connects emerging women entrepreneurs with established business leaders for candid conversation, accountability, and mutual mentorship — a natural extension of the community-building mission behind Lux Networking.
Learn about Lux Networking →Neighbors Serving Neighbors Day
An annual, community-wide day of service mobilizing volunteers for home repairs, park cleanups, and food distribution for families across the region.
Learn More →Get Involved
Community impact grows when more people lean in. Here are a few ways to join Alicia in giving back — whether you have an hour, a resource, or an idea worth building together.
Volunteer Your Time
Join a service day, staff an event, or lend your professional skills to a cause you care about. Every hour makes a measurable difference.
Get InvolvedSupport a Cause
Contribute directly to one of the nonprofits and initiatives Alicia champions. Reach out and she'll connect you with the right partner organization.
Support a CausePartner or Collaborate
Represent an organization looking to collaborate on a community initiative? Alicia welcomes conversations about meaningful partnership.
Connect / Collaborate
Let's Build Something Meaningful Together
Whether you're looking to volunteer, support a cause, or explore a partnership, Alicia would love to hear from you. Community impact starts with a single conversation. Curious about the values behind this work? Learn more about Alicia's leadership journey.