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We have reached capacity for candidates for our spring 2026 round of FOCUS BoardBridge!

If you are still interested in participating, please join the waitlist using the form below, and we will reach out if a spot opens up.

If you have any questions, please contact Becky Rasmussen.

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FOCUS St. Louis is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

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St. Louis, MO 63117

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At FOCUS St. Louis, we believe that everyone possesses the power to be a leader. Through our experience-based leadership programs and civic issues education, we help people better understand our region and build their capacity for change.

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FOCUS offers a continuum of programs to meet participants where they are and prepare them to take the next step in their civic leadership journey. Our programs challenge leaders to think critically, to collaborate across divisions and to see the region through new eyes.

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Alumni

When you graduate from a FOCUS program, you join a powerful network of more than 11,000 alumni driving positive change in the St. Louis region and beyond. There are many ways to stay engaged with FOCUS while continuing your leadership journey.

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Help us create a thriving St. Louis! As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, FOCUS depends on the support of our members and donors to continue our work of educating and connecting leaders and facilitating the important conversations.

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Join Focus

At FOCUS St. Louis, we believe that everyone possesses thepower to be a leader and that even the most difficult issues are solvable. Through our experience-based leadership programs
and civic issues education, we help people better understand our region and build their capacity for change.

Learn More

Mission
Leadership
Join Our Team
Latest News
Annual Report

Podcast
Community Agreement
Contact Us
Join Our Email List

Find Your Program

Leadership St. Louis
Women in Leadership
Emerging Leaders
Youth Leadership St. Louis
Experience St. Louis

FAQs
FOCUS BoardBridge
Custom Programs

Upcoming Events
What’s Right with the Region
Start With Leadership Conference

Ways to Stay Engaged
Update Your Information
Member/Alumni Login

Support FOCUS
Partners
Donate Now