We’re pleased to announce the 15 individuals selected for the 2018-19 cohort of FOCUS Impact Fellows. Launched in 2016 and now entering its third class, the program represents our most advanced offering and gives leaders the opportunity to work together to address a specific issue in the St. Louis region. With generous support from Missouri Foundation for Health, this year’s … Read More
2018-19 FOCUS Officers and New Board Members Announced
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce the officers for the 2018-19 fiscal year, as well as five new directors who have been named to the board. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment to FOCUS’ mission to educate leaders, connect leaders and facilitate the important conversations in the St. Louis region. Board Officers for July 1, 2018 – … Read More
FOCUS Hosts YLSL Intern, Bank of America Student Leaders
In June, we welcomed Láel Gray, a rising sophomore at Lutheran North, as our Youth Leadership St. Louis intern. A quick learner and helpful addition to the team, she pitched in to compile and analyze program evaluations and organize materials for the coming year. Láel is a rising sophomore at Lutheran High School North. During the school year, she plays volleyball and basketball … Read More
42+1: A Letter to the Incoming Class of Leadership St. Louis
To: Leadership St. Louis Class 43 From: A member of LSL 42 One year ago, just like you, I found myself having just left a room full of strangers, not entirely certain what I’d gotten myself into. A few friends who had been through the program spoke highly of it, and the general word on the street was this would be a powerful experience. But despite all … Read More
Announcing the 2018-19 Class of Leadership St. Louis
FOCUS St. Louis has selected 63 outstanding individuals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors for the 43rd Leadership St. Louis (LSL) class. These participants join a prestigious group of more than 2,000 leaders who have graduated from the LSL program since its inception in 1976. Leadership St. Louis is a highly respected program for established and emerging leaders who … Read More
FOCUS Hosts 6th Annual Public Ethics Conference
On May 31, 2018, a cohort of elected officials, academics, lawyers, candidates, students, and community members gathered at the University of Missouri St. Louis for a day-long discussion on the subject of “Leadership, Ethics & Political Parties.” The 6th Annual Public Ethics Conference was sponsored this year for the first time as a partnership between UMSL and FOCUS St. Louis, with … Read More
New Expanded Format Introduced for Emerging Leaders Program
Since its launch in 2012, the FOCUS Emerging Leaders program has trained 340 young professionals, providing them with the tools to be active leaders in their professional careers and civic lives. Starting with the Fall 2018 cohort, FOCUS is pleased to announce an expanded format to better serve the needs of participants and offer greater opportunities for learning, growth, discussion … Read More
Dennis Lower Honored with 2018 FOCUS Leadership Award
For 21 years, the FOCUS Board of Directors has presented the prestigious Leadership Award annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership in order to create lasting change in the St. Louis region. On May 10, 2018, FOCUS Board Chair Mark Grieman presented the 2018 Leadership Award to Dennis Lower, President & CEO of Cortex Innovation Community, during the What’s … Read More
FOCUS Graduates Second Cohort of Women In Leadership – STEM Program
FOCUS is pleased to announce the 40 recent graduates from the 2018 Women In Leadership – STEM program. Through generous funding from MasterCard, all participants received full-tuition scholarships to the two-month leadership development program. Launched in 2016, the Women In Leadership – STEM program is designed to help early-career women in science, technology, engineering and math-related fields build their leadership … Read More
The Future of the Coro Fellows Program at FOCUS St. Louis
Over the past several months, FOCUS St. Louis has undergone an extensive program assessment as part of our 2015-18 Strategic Plan. With the help of experienced outside consultants, this evaluation took a critical look at each of our seven civic leadership programs. Our Board of Directors has carefully reviewed the findings from this process and made several decisions to ensure our … Read More