FOCUS is pleased to collaborate with financial services firm Citi to bring the Women In Leadership program to their organization. The first Women In Leadership at Citi St. Louis cohort kicked off this week with 20 participants, selected from across their St. Louis team. Using FOCUS’ time-tested curriculum, these Citi women will have the opportunity to refine their leadership competencies, … Read More
Congratulations to Our 2024 What’s Right with the Region Award Honorees!
On May 9, 2024, FOCUS St. Louis will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 27th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. These honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a committee of local leaders for their impact and service to the community. FOCUS St. Louis will recognize the following outstanding honorees … Read More
Valerie Patton Named As FOCUS Legacy Alumni Award Honoree
At the 27th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 9, FOCUS St. Louis will honor Valerie E. Patton, Greater St. Louis, Inc’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and President of the Greater St. Louis Foundation, with its 2024 Legacy Alumni Award. Valerie is a 1990 graduate of the FOCUS Women In Leadership program and 1992-93 … Read More
Meet Our Spring 2024 Cohort of Women In Leadership
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 … Read More
Introducing Our Spring 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders
FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 32 talented early-career professionals for the Spring 2024 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This civic leadership program provides participants 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, FOCUS Emerging Leaders has … Read More
FOCUS St. Louis Pilot Tests New Board-Matching Program
FOCUS St. Louis® is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations and individuals for the pilot test of BoardBridge, our new board-matching service. The initiative is being led by FOCUS Executive-In-Residence Anna Crosslin to help nonprofit organizations diversify their boards, especially in connecting with immigrants and those who have who have grown up in immigrant households. “In my 42 years as … Read More
Introducing Our Fall 2023 Cohort of Women In Leadership
FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 31 outstanding individuals selected for the spring 2023 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 … Read More
Meet Our Fall 2023 Class of Emerging Leaders
FOCUS St. Louis has selected 30 talented early-career professionals for the Fall 2023 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This civic leadership program provides participants 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, FOCUS Emerging Leaders has … Read More
Meet Our 2023-24 FOCUS Officers and New Board Members
FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the incoming officers for the 2023-24 fiscal year, as well as 11 new board members. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment to FOCUS’ mission to educate leaders, connect leaders and facilitate important conversations in the St. Louis region. Board Officers for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 are: Board Chair … Read More
Announcing the 2023-24 Class of Leadership St. Louis
FOCUS St. Louis has selected 62 outstanding individuals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors for the 48th Leadership St. Louis (LSL) class. These participants join a prestigious group of more than 2,600 leaders who have graduated from the LSL program since its inception in 1976. Leadership St. Louis is a highly respected program for experienced leaders who have demonstrated … Read More