Welcome to Fresh Dialogues where we focus on green business issues.  Check out lively interviews with tech visionaries, business leaders, and cultural icons. Soak up the energy of those who are finding sustainable solutions; and changing the way we use resources and impact our planet. Alison van Diggelen asks Fresh Questions and gets Fresh Answers. ARCHIVE OF INTERVIEWS

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JOURNALIST

Alison van Diggelen is a Silicon Valley journalist and commentator. A former columnist for the San Jose Mercury News, Alison is founder and host of Fresh Dialogues (TM). She also writes commentary for San Francisco’s NPR affiliate, KQED and contributes to the Huffington Post. Her in-depth interviews and profiles of business leaders have appeared in the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Jose Magazine. Alison’s writing has also appeared in The Financial Times of London, United Parenting Publications and The Glasgow Herald.

RADIO

After working with National Public Radio’s KQED Forum team and its host Michael Krasny, she decided it was time to focus on her passion – interviewing people – especially those working on the green revolution. She founded Fresh Dialogues in September 2008 as a venue for her interview podcasts, videos and commentary.

MEDIA

Alison has been a guest on “Mornings on Two” Breakfast Television, “Silicon Valley Business” (Channel 6), KGO radio and BBC radio. In 2001 The Women’s Fund of Silicon Valley nominated Alison for a Woman of Achievement Award in communication. She was also honored by U.S. Congressman, Mike Honda.  Find out MORE

EUROPE

She hales from Bonnie Scotland and worked for investment consultants in London and Paris before moving to Silicon Valley in 1994. She has a BSc. from the University of Paisley and a Master’s from the University of Cambridge.

Reviews

“Alison van Diggelen has worked closely with me on Forum. She is intelligent, articulate and has a knack for asking insightful questions. I know you will enjoy meeting her and hearing her interviews.” Michael Krasny, KQED Forum Host

“Alison’s work on KQED-FM’s flagship talk show, Forum, has been characterized by attention to detail, nuanced research into the many topics we cover, timely interviews with newsmakers, and a welcome curiosity about the world in general. While we’ll miss her many talents, we wish her well in her next adventure!” Keven Guillory, KQED Forum Producer

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Alison is delighted to announce Lina Broydo as her Marketing and Public Relations Manager. Lina is a highly respected Public Relations and Marketing guru and has represented The Fairmont Hotel San Jose, as well as football legend Joe Montana, in her distinguished career in Silicon Valley. To send a media or other inquiry, click here