Leading Together: Advancing Collaborative Leadership Across the Region

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FOCUS St. Louis and Washington University invite you to join a community conversation exploring the power of collaboration and civic leadership in shaping a thriving, inclusive St. Louis region.

This forum will bring together visionary leaders from across sectors to discuss the region’s positive momentum — highlighting partnerships that are fueling progress in innovation, economic development, and quality of life. Together, they will share insights on what’s working, where collaboration is making a difference, and how shared leadership can continue to move St. Louis forward.

Our panel will feature:

• Moderator: Peter Boumgarden, Ph.D., Director, Koch Center for Family Enterprise, Washington University
• Gabe Angieri, Executive Director, Arch Grants
• Vanessa Cooksey, President & CEO, Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (FOCUS Board Member | Leadership St. Louis 2025)
• Ron Kitchens, CEO, Greater St. Louis, Inc.
• Dr. Yusef Scoggin, Executive Director, Delmar DivINe (Leadership St. Louis 2020)
• Kristen Sorth, Director & CEO, St. Louis County Library (Leadership St. Louis 2014 | Women In Leadership 2013)

Schedule

The panel discussion will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m., followed by time for dessert and networking.

Cost

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.