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"FOCUS brings together people with the common goal of working toward making our region as strong, prosperous and equitable as it should be."

Arindam Kar, Leadership St. Louis 2015-16

"FOCUS brings together people with the common goal of working toward making our region as strong, prosperous and equitable as it should be."

Arindam Kar, Leadership St. Louis 2015-16

"Through my FOCUS experience, I gained in-depth knowledge around some of the 'whys' and root causes fueling longtime debates and regional issues."

Michelle Tucker, Leadership St. Louis 2009-10

"Through my FOCUS experience, I gained in-depth knowledge around some of the 'whys' and root causes fueling longtime debates and regional issues."

Michelle Tucker, Leadership St. Louis 2009-10

"FOCUS connects and trains people who care about making a difference in the St. Louis region."

Natalie Self, Emerging Leader 2012 Leadership St. Louis 2021-22

"FOCUS connects and trains people who care about making a difference in the St. Louis region."

Natalie Self, Emerging Leaders 2012 Leadership St. Louis 2021-22

"If everyone could be exposed to the issues we face through a program like Leadership St. Louis, I believe people would have a very different perspective on how we should act as a region."

Tony Zagora, Leadership St. Louis 2012-13

"If everyone could be exposed to the issues we face through a program like Leadership St. Louis, I believe people would have a very different perspective on how we should act as a region."

Tony Zagora, Leadership St. Louis 2012-13

What does FOCUS do?

We educate leaders.

We are the region’s premier nonprofit leadership organization, preparing diverse leaders to work cooperatively for a thriving St. Louis region.

We connect leaders.

We strive to represent the diversity of our region, connecting participants from across counties, sectors, industries, backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and beliefs.

We facilitate the important conversations.

We engage citizens to deliberate on critical regional community issues in a trusted, nonpartisan space.

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FOCUS St. Louis

Meet Our Alumni

Johnny Wang, Leadership St. Louis
Labor & Employment Counsel, Enterprise Holdings
"Leadership St. Louis most definitely has changed my approach. I also gained mentors and coaches who are willing to drop whatever is going on in their lives and give me time when I need it."
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May

11

What's Right with the Region Awards

5:00-8:00 PM

Celebrate the leaders making a positive difference in our community!

MAY

23

FOCUS
Now

5:30-7:00 pm

Current-year program participants are invited to join us for this graduation celebration.

Jun

1

Women In Leadership Info Session

12:00-1:00 PM

Learn how you can be part of this transformational program.

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