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This year, 240 leaders graduated from a FOCUS program. They represent all ages and career levels – from high school students to CEOs – and came together from a wide range of...

At the 29th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 7, FOCUS St. Louis will recognize two outstanding alumnae of its civic leadership programs: 2026 FOCUS St. Louis Legacy...

On May 7, 2026, FOCUS St. Louis will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 29th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. These honorees were nominated...

FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 29 talented early-career professionals for the Spring 2026 cohort of Emerging Leaders. During this four-month civic leadership program, participants explore their personal, professional and civic leadership styles,...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 29 outstanding individuals selected for the spring 2026 cohort of Women In Leadership. The Women In Leadership program, held each fall and spring, offers...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 19 outstanding individuals selected for the fall 2025 cohort of Women In Leadership. The Women In Leadership program, held each fall and spring, offers...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the addition two new full-time staff members to its team, as well as the promotion of two additional team members. Erin Wright joins the team...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the incoming officers for the 2025-26 fiscal year, as well as 10 new board members. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment...

FOCUS St. Louis has selected 58 outstanding individuals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors for the 50th cohort of Leadership St. Louis (LSL). These participants join a prestigious group of more...

FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the addition of Beth Casagrand to its full-time staff as Leadership Program Manager. In this role, Beth will serve as Director of the Emerging Leaders...

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...

FOCUS St. Louis has selected 58 outstanding individuals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors for the 49th Leadership St. Louis (LSL) class. These participants join a prestigious group of more than...

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...

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...

FOCUS St. Louis® is honored to shared that its Youth Leadership St. Louis (YLSL) program will receive the Frankie Muse Freeman / Norman R. Seay Commitment to St. Louis Award from the...

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...

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...

FOCUS St. Louis has selected 63 outstanding individuals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors for the 47th Leadership St. Louis (LSL) class. These participants join a prestigious group of more than...

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...

FOCUS St. Louis has selected 71 outstanding individuals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors for the 46th Leadership St. Louis (LSL) class. These participants join a prestigious group of more than...

At the 24th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 13, FOCUS St. Louis will honor Leadership St. Louis alum Kathy Lambert, Co-founder of Connections to Success, with its...

On May 13, 2021, FOCUS St. Louis, the region’s premier leadership organization, will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 24th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards...

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...

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...