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"FOCUS brings together people with the common goal of working toward making our region as strong, prosperous and equitable as it should be."

Arindam Kar, Leadership St. Louis 2015-16

"FOCUS brings together people with the common goal of working toward making our region as strong, prosperous and equitable as it should be."

Arindam Kar, Leadership St. Louis 2015-16

"Through my FOCUS experience, I gained in-depth knowledge around some of the 'whys' and root causes fueling longtime debates and regional issues."

Michelle Tucker, Leadership St. Louis 2009-10

"Through my FOCUS experience, I gained in-depth knowledge around some of the 'whys' and root causes fueling longtime debates and regional issues."

Michelle Tucker, Leadership St. Louis 2009-10

"FOCUS connects and trains people who care about making a difference in the St. Louis region."

Natalie Self, Emerging Leader 2012 Leadership St. Louis 2021-22

"FOCUS connects and trains people who care about making a difference in the St. Louis region."

Natalie Self, Emerging Leaders 2012 Leadership St. Louis 2021-22

"If everyone could be exposed to the issues we face through a program like Leadership St. Louis, I believe people would have a very different perspective on how we should act as a region."

Tony Zagora, Leadership St. Louis 2012-13

"If everyone could be exposed to the issues we face through a program like Leadership St. Louis, I believe people would have a very different perspective on how we should act as a region."

Tony Zagora, Leadership St. Louis 2012-13

What does FOCUS do?

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.

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FOCUS St. Louis

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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DEC

12

Emerging Leaders Selection

5:30-8:30 PM

We're seeking Emerging Leaders alumni to help select our Spring 2024 cohort.

JAN

13

Women In Leadership Selection

8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Sign up to help us select our Spring 2024 cohort of Women In Leadership.

JAN

18

Leadership St. Louis Info Session

12:00-1:00 PM

Thinking about applying for Leadership St. Louis? Join us to learn more!

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