Change starts with leadership.
Leadership starts with FOCUS.

We educate leaders.
We connect leaders.
We facilitate the important conversations.

Change starts with leadership.
Leadership starts with FOCUS.

We educate leaders.
We connect leaders.
We facilitate the important conversations.
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More than 11,000 Alumni
Leading organizations and communities
Myron Burr, Jr.
Emerging Leaders

Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, University of Missouri-St. Louis

"If you want to stay connected to St. Louis and the pulse of what's going on, civically and professionally, FOCUS is the way to do that."
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Deanna Finch
Leadership St. Louis
Women in Leadership

Executive Director, United 4 Children

"I'm a more authentic leader now because of my experience with FOCUS St. Louis."
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Steward Stiles III
Emerging Leaders

Associate Director of Student Recruitment & Family Partnership, St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts

"I promise you, once you walk into a FOCUS program, you will walk out a totally different person and be better for it. "
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Candice Carter-Oliver, Ph.D.
Leadership St. Louis
Women in Leadership

Chief Executive Officer, Confluence Academies

"A FOCUS program is one of the best professional learning and networking opportunities available in the St. Louis metropolitan area."
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Malachi Rein
Leadership St. Louis

Director, Building Energy Exchange St. Louis

"Nobody's born into amazing leadership. It's learned and witnessed and seen. "
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Dara Webb
Leadership St. Louis

Vice President Patient Care Services - Women's and Children, Mercy

" As a result of FOCUS, I now have lifelong friends that I can call on that understand the challenges of being a professional woman."
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Maggie Farrell
Emerging Leaders

Program Manager, Manufacturing Apprentice Ready, Missouri Works Initiative

"Participating in a FOCUS program is an investment in your future and it’s a great way to immerse yourself in the organization and our region."
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Christopher Fan
Emerging Leaders
Leadership St. Louis

Director, Language Services & Acessibility, BJC HealthCare

"Once you've stepped into your power, what are you going to do with it?"
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Kenyatta Holmes
Women in Leadership

Manager, Product Development, Mastercard

"If you would like to catapult your career and embody some new tools for your toolbox, FOCUS is the place you need to be."
Read More
Myron Burr
Deanna Finch
Steward Stiles
Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver
Malachi Rein
Dara Webb
Maggie Farrell
Christopher Fan
Kenyatta Holmes
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More than 11,000 Alumni
Leading organizations and communities
Myron Burr
Deanna Finch
Steward Stiles
Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver
Malachi Rein
Dara Webb
Maggie Farrell
Christopher Fan
Kenyatta Holmes
Myron Burr, Jr.
Emerging Leaders

Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, University of Missouri-St. Louis

"If you want to stay connected to St. Louis and the pulse of what's going on, civically and professionally, FOCUS is the way to do that."
Read More
Deanna Finch
Leadership St. Louis
Women in Leadership

Executive Director, United 4 Children

"I'm a more authentic leader now because of my experience with FOCUS St. Louis."
Read More
Steward Stiles III
Emerging Leaders

Associate Director of Student Recruitment & Family Partnership, St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts

"I promise you, once you walk into a FOCUS program, you will walk out a totally different person and be better for it. "
Read More
Candice Carter-Oliver, Ph.D.
Leadership St. Louis
Women in Leadership

Chief Executive Officer, Confluence Academies

"A FOCUS program is one of the best professional learning and networking opportunities available in the St. Louis metropolitan area."
Read More
Malachi Rein
Leadership St. Louis

Director, Building Energy Exchange St. Louis

"Nobody's born into amazing leadership. It's learned and witnessed and seen. "
Read More
Dara Webb
Leadership St. Louis

Vice President Patient Care Services - Women's and Children, Mercy

" As a result of FOCUS, I now have lifelong friends that I can call on that understand the challenges of being a professional woman."
Read More
Maggie Farrell
Emerging Leaders

Program Manager, Manufacturing Apprentice Ready, Missouri Works Initiative

"Participating in a FOCUS program is an investment in your future and it’s a great way to immerse yourself in the organization and our region."
Read More
Christopher Fan
Emerging Leaders
Leadership St. Louis

Director, Language Services & Acessibility, BJC HealthCare

"Once you've stepped into your power, what are you going to do with it?"
Read More
Kenyatta Holmes
Women in Leadership

Manager, Product Development, Mastercard

"If you would like to catapult your career and embody some new tools for your toolbox, FOCUS is the place you need to be."
Read More
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Myron Burr
Myron Burr, Jr.
Emerging Leaders

Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, University of Missouri-St. Louis

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Read More
Deanna Finch
Deanna Finch
Leadership St. Louis
Women in Leadership

Executive Director, United 4 Children

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Read More
Steward Stiles
Steward Stiles III
Emerging Leaders

Associate Director of Student Recruitment & Family Partnership, St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts

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Read More
Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver
Candice Carter-Oliver, Ph.D.
Leadership St. Louis
Women in Leadership

Chief Executive Officer, Confluence Academies

"A FOCUS program is one of the best professional learning and networking opportunities available in the St. Louis metropolitan area."
Read More
Malachi Rein
Malachi Rein
Leadership St. Louis

Director, Building Energy Exchange St. Louis

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Read More
Dara Webb
Dara Webb
Leadership St. Louis

Vice President Patient Care Services - Women's and Children, Mercy

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Read More
Maggie Farrell
Maggie Farrell
Emerging Leaders

Program Manager, Manufacturing Apprentice Ready, Missouri Works Initiative

""
Read More
Christopher Fan
Christopher Fan
Emerging Leaders
Leadership St. Louis

Director, Language Services & Acessibility, BJC HealthCare

""
Read More
Kenyatta Holmes
Kenyatta Holmes
Women in Leadership

Manager, Product Development, Mastercard

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Read More
More than 11,000 Alumni
Leading organizations and communities
Myron Burr
Myron Burr, Jr.
Emerging Leaders

Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, University of Missouri-St. Louis

""
Read More
Deanna Finch
Deanna Finch
Leadership St. Louis
Women in Leadership

Executive Director, United 4 Children

""
Read More
Steward Stiles
Steward Stiles III
Emerging Leaders

Associate Director of Student Recruitment & Family Partnership, St. Louis Voices Academy of Media Arts

""
Read More
Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver
Candice Carter-Oliver, Ph.D.
Leadership St. Louis
Women in Leadership

Chief Executive Officer, Confluence Academies

"A FOCUS program is one of the best professional learning and networking opportunities available in the St. Louis metropolitan area."
Read More
Malachi Rein
Malachi Rein
Leadership St. Louis

Director, Building Energy Exchange St. Louis

""
Read More
Dara Webb
Dara Webb
Leadership St. Louis

Vice President Patient Care Services - Women's and Children, Mercy

""
Read More
Maggie Farrell
Maggie Farrell
Emerging Leaders

Program Manager, Manufacturing Apprentice Ready, Missouri Works Initiative

""
Read More
Christopher Fan
Christopher Fan
Emerging Leaders
Leadership St. Louis

Director, Language Services & Acessibility, BJC HealthCare

""
Read More
Kenyatta Holmes
Kenyatta Holmes
Women in Leadership

Manager, Product Development, Mastercard

""
Read More
More than 11,000 Alumni
Leading organizations and communities

Apr

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Emerging Leaders Informational Session

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

If you're a St. Louis early-career professional, we invite you to join us to learn more about our Emerging Leaders program.

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May

15

Start with Leadership: Leading for Growth and Innovation

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We’re thrilled to invite you to a powerful half-day conference that’s all about bold ideas, visionary leadership, and real regional impact!

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May

15

28th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Help us celebrate the individuals, organizations and initiatives making a positive difference in the St. Louis community.

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Apr

16

Emerging Leaders Informational Session

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

If you're a St. Louis early-career professional, we invite you to join us to learn more about our Emerging Leaders program.

View Event

May

15

Start with Leadership: Leading for Growth and Innovation

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We’re thrilled to invite you to a powerful half-day conference that’s all about bold ideas, visionary leadership, and real regional impact!

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