FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 30 outstanding individuals selected for the spring 2024 cohort of Women In Leadership.
The Women In Leadership program, held each fall and spring, offers professionals the opportunity to refine their leadership competencies, gain a deeper understanding of the St. Louis region, and connect with women from diverse backgrounds. Through interviews and field days, participants explore different styles of leadership and tap into the wisdom of business, community and civic leaders, while also honing their facilitation, negotiation and communication skills. Upon graduation, participants join the network of more than 11,000 FOCUS alumni.
“For more than 40 years the Women In Leadership program has been bringing together a diverse mix of women from across sectors for growth, learning and connection,” says Shalia Ford, WIL Program Director. “Many of our graduates describe the Women In Leadership experience as transformational, providing the tools, resources and network to lead more confidently and effectively in all their spheres of influence.”
The Women In Leadership program is presented with support from Dierbergs Markets and RGA Foundation.
Women In Leadership Spring 2024 Cohort
Rochelle Beasley-Smith
Human Resource Manager
Bunzl
Maheen Bokhari
Senior Product Manager, Product Strategy
Centene Corporation [Buckeye Health Plan]
Nicole Bommarito
Assistant Vice President, External Engagement & Corporate Communications
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Barbara T. Davis
College Kids, Program Manager
St. Louis Treasurer’s Office
Caressa Davis
Director of Community Partnerships
St. Louis Development Corporation
Sauywanna Davis
COO & Operations Manager
Keychain Karnival LLC
Tashara Earl
Founder and CEO
Shades of Color
Elizabeth Eisele
Deputy Chief of Communications
Saint Louis County
Kiki Gao
Clinical Manager
Behavioral Health Response, Inc.
Natalie Gemberling Webb
Director of Economic Wellness
LifeWise StL
Catina Harris
Senior HR Business Partner
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Courtney J. Harris
Program Coordinator
Washington University in St. Louis
Quintella Ivory
Director of Human Resources
Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
Avital Kadosh
Director, Jewish Experience & Innovation
St. Louis Jewish Community Center
Cynthia Kirkpatrick
Senior Advisor
Moneta
Founder
She Lift Project
Annie Kuhl
Chief Communications Officer
Saving Sight
Laura Kuhl
Manager of Customer Service
St. Louis Public Library
Kelly Laura
Director of Development
The Wilson School
Maggie Leffel
Chief of Staff
McClure Engineering
Ida Martikainen
Senior Consultant
Collaborative Strategies Inc.
Bailie Moore
Director
Lambert Global
Kelly Moore
Director of Community Engagement
International Institute of Saint Louis
Larina Murray-Haley
HealthCoach
DashLiving
Rebecca Osburn
Performance Improvement Manager
BJC HealthCare, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Sara Paracha
Lead Resource Development Catalyst
Forward Through Ferguson
Charrise Rainey
Founder & CEO
Divine Purpose Home Care Services
Christina Renz
Chief Financial Officer
Missouri Historical Society
Mojda Sidiqi
Director for Multicultural Affairs and Afghan Outreach
International Institute of St Louis
Michelle Wells
Principal
Bond Architects
Montrice Williams
Vice President Issue Management
Citibank
Author (pen name Mon Trice)