The origin of the Alliance dates back to the summer of 2019, during the Lasallian Leadership Program, where the idea was sparked after recognizing the transformative potential of the Lasallian network. In 2020, with the support of Don Gibson, then Dean at Manhattan University, the first virtual meetings were held with six Lasallian Business School Deans, which led to the creation of an informal association. Over the next few years, the group expanded to include global colleagues and initiated projects like an annual societal impact competition. By February 2024, conversations with key Deans reinforced the desire to extend this collaboration globally, leading to the formation of a formal alliance.