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 program, as well as oversee civic engagement and alumni programming. Beth Casagrand is a returning FOCUS staff member, having previously served on the team from 2011-17. She brings … Read More
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 is a 13-time recipient of the Russwurm Award, recognizing the top African-American newspaper in the country, by the National Newspaper Publishers’ Association (NNPA). She will be honored at the … Read More
FOCUS St. Louis Announces Staff Promotions
FOCUS St. Louis, the region’s premier leadership organization, is pleased to announce the promotion of several staff members to new roles. Shalia Ford has been named as Director of Leadership Programs, where she will assume additional oversight for FOCUS’ programs as well as serving as Director of Women In Leadership (WIL) and Youth Leadership St. Louis (YLSL). Shalia joined the … Read More