At the 22nd Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards, FOCUS will introduce two new awards to honor graduates of FOCUS’ civic leadership programs. 2019 FOCUS St. Louis Alumni Award Christine Chadwick – Coro Women In Leadership 1984 / Leadership St. Louis 1986-87 2019 FOCUS St. Louis Emerging Alumni Award Blake Strode – Youth Leadership St. Louis 2003-04 / Leadership … Read More
Congratulations to the 2019 What’s Right with the Region Honorees!
On May 16, 2019, FOCUS St. Louis will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 22nd Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. The honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a panel of community judges for their impact and service to the community. Congratulations to the following outstanding honorees in five categories: … Read More
Bob Fox Named FOCUS St. Louis 2019 Leadership Award Honoree
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce Bob Fox, entrepreneur, philanthropist and chair/co-founder of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation, as the recipient of the 2019 FOCUS Leadership Award. This prestigious award, chosen by the FOCUS Board of Directors, is presented annually to individuals who demonstrate innovative leadership, generate a meaningful impact in the community, and encourage strong community leadership in others. The … Read More
Meet the New Class of FOCUS Emerging Leaders
FOCUS St. Louis has selected 28 talented young professionals for the Spring 2019 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This competitive program provides participants (ages 22-35) with an increased sense of engagement in the region, as well as the tools to take an active role as the next generation of St. Louis regional leaders. Since its launch in 2012, the Emerging Leaders … Read More
Announcing the Spring 2019 Cohort of Coro Women In Leadership – STEM
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce the 13 outstanding women selected for the spring 2019 class of Coro Women In Leadership – STEM. This three-month program offers women in science, technology, engineering or math-related careers the chance to refine their leadership competencies, gain a deeper understanding of the region and connect with peers and mentors from diverse backgrounds. Seminars … Read More
Nominations Now Open for the 2019 What’s Right with the Region Awards!
FOCUS St. Louis is now accepting nominations from the community for the 22nd Annual What’s Right with the Region awards. Each year, we applaud the efforts of 20 individuals, organizations and/or initiatives that are making a positive difference in the St. Louis region. This year, awards will be presented in five categories: Demonstrating Innovative Solutions Fostering Creativity for Social Change … Read More
Stefania Hoffman Named as FOCUS’ New Recruiting Manager
We’re pleased to announce that FOCUS team member Stefania Hoffman has been named to the new position of Recruiting Manager. In this newly created role, Stefania will oversee recruiting, outreach and selection efforts for all of FOCUS St. Louis’ civic leadership programs, including Leadership St. Louis, Emerging Leaders, Coro Women In Leadership, FOCUS Impact Fellows and Experience St. Louis. Stefania … Read More
Youth Leadership St. Louis Kicks Off Its 30th Year
On Sept. 7-8, 2018, we welcomed our newest (and 30th) class of Youth Leadership St. Louis! Kicking off the program with an overnight Opening Retreat at YMCA Trout Lodge/Camp Lakewood, participants will spend the next nine months exploring issues in the region and strengthening their individual and collective leadership skills. Now in its 30th year, Youth Leadership St. Louis (YLSL) … Read More