On May 11, 2023, FOCUS St. Louis, the region’s premier leadership organization, will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 26th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. These honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a committee of local leaders for their impact and service to the community. FOCUS St. Louis will … Read More
Youth Leadership St. Louis To Be Recognized by St. Louis City NAACP
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 St. Louis City NAACP. The award, named in honor of the late Attorney Frankie Muse Freeman and the late civil rights activist Norman R. Seay, is presented annually … Read More
The Steward Family Named as FOCUS St. Louis 2023 Leadership Award Honorees
FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce that the Steward Family will be the recipients of the 2023 FOCUS Leadership Award. “As a region, we are fortunate to have the Steward family,” says Amy Shaw, board chair for FOCUS St. Louis. “Individually and collectively, they have built a legacy of entrepreneurship, leadership and philanthropy that is felt throughout our community … Read More
Meet Our Spring 2023 Cohort of Women In Leadership
FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 26 outstanding individuals selected for the spring 2023 cohort of Women In Leadership. The Women In Leadership program, held each fall and spring, offers professionals the opportunity to refine their leadership competencies, gain a deeper understanding of the St. Louis region, and connect with women from diverse backgrounds. Through interviews and field … Read More
Announcing Our Spring 2023 Class of Emerging Leaders
FOCUS St. Louis has selected 24 talented early-career professionals for the Spring 2023 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This civic leadership program provides participants with an increased sense of engagement in the region, as well as the tools to take an active role as the next generation of St. Louis regional leaders. Since its launch in 2012, FOCUS Emerging Leaders has … 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
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2023
Looking for a way to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy? Check out some of the events taking place in the region in honor of the MLK holiday. All events below are free and open to the public. Tuesday, Jan. 3-Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 We Can All Serve – MLK Food Drive St. Louis Public Library More Info Tuesday, … Read More
How You Can Support FOCUS This GivingTuesday (and All Year-Round)
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, FOCUS St. Louis depends on the support of our members, donors and community partners to continue our work of educating and connecting leaders and facilitating the important conversations. There are a number of ways you can show your support for FOCUS this GivingTuesday – and every day of the year! Become a member. FOCUS membership is … Read More
Thank You for Your Leadership
This Thanksgiving, we are so grateful for our FOCUS leaders and all the ways they show up in support of our mission: Keeping our program pipeline strong through nominations and referrals Investing in our financial sustainability through membership, donations and sponsorships Engaging in important conversations at our forums and events Serving on our board and committees to help chart our … Read More
Check Out the FOCUS Leaders Shaping St. Louis
FOCUS leadership programs are known for bringing together individuals from across sectors, industries and backgrounds, so it’s no surprise to see that FOCUS alumni make up more than a quarter of St. Louis Magazine‘s list of 100+ People Shaping St. Louis. We’re also excited to see our own FOCUS President and CEO Dr. Yemi Akande-Bartsch recognized! Congratulations to all our … Read More