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July 9, 2024

Meet Our 2024-25 FOCUS Officers and New Board Members

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the incoming officers for the 2024-25 fiscal year, as well as nine new board members. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment...
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July 10, 2023

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...
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January 6, 2023

FOCUS President & CEO Named 2023 Non-Profit Executive of the Year

We’re thrilled to announce that FOCUS President & CEO Dr. Yemi Akande-Bartsch has been named as 2023 Non-Profit Executive of the Year by the St. Louis American Foundation. The St. Louis American...
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July 11, 2022

2022-23 FOCUS Officers and New Board Members Announced

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the incoming officers for the 2022-23 fiscal year, as well as four new board members. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment...
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October 8, 2021

FOCUS Selected As One of Five U.S. Partners on German-American Sister Cities Youth Forum

FOCUS St. Louis is one of five U.S. organizations selected to be a partner on the German-American Sister Cities Youth Forum, a virtual exchange designed to engage young civic leaders ages 14...
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June 30, 2021

2021-22 FOCUS Officers and New Board Members Announced

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the incoming officers for the 2021-22 fiscal year, as well as four new board members. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment...
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February 2, 2021

Meet the Spring 2021 Class of Emerging Leaders

FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 29 talented young professionals for the Spring 2021 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This competitive program provides participants (ages 22-35) with an increased sense of engagement in the...
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October 30, 2020

Your Vote Matters

At FOCUS, we believe that informed and engaged civic leaders are essential for our region to thrive. Voting is one opportunity to support your community and have a say in its future. If...
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September 14, 2020

Announcing the Fall 2020 Class of Emerging Leaders

FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 31 talented young professionals for the Fall 2020 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This competitive program provides participants (ages 22-35) with an increased sense of engagement in the...
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February 7, 2020

Announcing Our Spring 2020 Class of Emerging Leaders

FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 33 talented young professionals for the Spring 2020 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This competitive program provides participants (ages 22-35) with an increased sense of engagement in the...
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