Change Starts with Leadership. Leadership Starts with FOCUS.
We educate leaders.
We are the region’s premier nonprofit leadership organization, preparing diverse leaders to work cooperatively for a thriving St. Louis region.
We connect leaders.
We strive to represent the diversity of our region, connecting participants from across counties, sectors, industries, backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and beliefs.
We facilitate the important conversations.
We engage citizens to deliberate on critical regional community issues in a trusted, nonpartisan space.
Meet Our Alumni
Jake Banton, Emerging Leaders
Architect, Mackey Mitchell Architects
"FOCUS made me realize that if you have a passion for something, whatever it is, there is likely somewhere in this city you can take that passion and run with it."
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FEB
19
Shaping Tomorrow: Lessons for an Inclusive Future
8:30-9:30 AM
Join us for this virtual event to celebrate Black History Month!
MAR
5
Women's History Month Breakfast
8:00-10:00 AM
Sold Out - Our popular networking event and panel discussion is back!
APR
16
Emerging Leaders Informational Session
12:00-1:00 PM
Learn more about our program for early-career professionals.