Steward Stiles III
Steward Stiles III Emerging Leaders 2024S What prompted you to apply for Emerging Leaders, and how did the experience match up to your expectations? Some of my professional mentors encouraged me to apply, saying it would be a great experience for me to have, and it exceeded my expectations. Emerging Leaders pushed me professionally and really widened my view of what …
Candice Carter-Oliver, Ph.D.
Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver Leadership St. Louis 2023-24 | Women In Leadership 2021S What prompted you to apply for a FOCUS program? FOCUS has a longstanding reputation of producing quality professional learning experiences and opportunities for leaders. When reading the objectives of Women In Leadership and Leadership St. Louis and the testimonials of graduates, I quickly knew FOCUS would enhance my leadership …
Malachi Rein
Malachi Rein Leadership St. Louis 2023-24 What drew you to the Leadership St. Louis program? It was really important to me stepping into a role that’s new and novel and looking to move the needle on some pretty impactful things across St. Louis. Leadership St. Louis for me was initially about networking. It’s really important that we collaborate, take down …
Dara Webb
Dara Webb Leadership St. Louis 2021-22 | Impact Fellows 2018 What prompted you to apply for your FOCUS programs? The Impact Fellows program [a past program of FOCUS] was focused on healthcare the year I participated. I was in a middle management role at the time and wanted inspiration for future senior roles. I later applied to Leadership St. Louis …
Maggie Farrell
Maggie Farrell Emerging Leaders 2019F What prompted you to apply for a FOCUS program? I applied for Emerging Leaders at a time in my career when I was considering “what’s next.” I am grateful to have been with a wonderful company that is very supportive of leadership development and career growth. I desired a higher purpose in my work and …
Christopher Fan
Christopher Fan Emerging Leaders 2020F | Leadership St. Louis 2023-24 What impact has your FOCUS experience had on your life? The Emerging Leaders program really helped me find my voice and find the confidence in my voice as a leader but also just as a person. I don’t think everyone who enters leadership initially is given that kind of opportunity …
