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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OCT
30
Media Literacy in the Digital Age
8:00-9:30 AM
In an era of information overload, media literacy has become an essential skill.
NOV
13
The Role of Third Places
8:00-9:30 AM
Physical spaces that foster community interaction play a vital role in our region.
JAN
16
Leadership St. Louis Info Session
12:00-1:00 PM
Learn how you can be part of our 2025-26 cohort of Leadership St. Louis!