On Sept. 7-8, 2018, we welcomed our newest (and 30th) class of Youth Leadership St. Louis! Kicking off the program with an overnight Opening Retreat at YMCA Trout Lodge/Camp Lakewood, participants will spend the next nine months exploring issues in the region and strengthening their individual and collective leadership skills. Now in its 30th year, Youth Leadership St. Louis (YLSL) … Read More
Announcing the Fall 2018 Class of Emerging Leaders
FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 31 talented young professionals for the Fall 2018 cohort of Emerging Leaders. This competitive program provides participants (ages 22-35) 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, the FOCUS Emerging … Read More
FOCUS Selects Fall 2018 Class of Coro Women In Leadership
We’re pleased to announce the 18 outstanding women selected for the fall 2018 class of Coro™ Women In Leadership (WIL). The Coro WIL program is the St. Louis region’s most comprehensive leadership training program for women who are passionate about the St. Louis region and their role in positive community change. The Coro Women In Leadership program gives women the … Read More
Introducing the 2018-19 Cohort of FOCUS Impact Fellows
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
2018-19 Class of St. Louis Coro Fellows Selected
FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 2018-19 St. Louis Coro Fellows! These 12 talented, high-potential leaders will be moving to or staying in St. Louis to participate in the Coro™ Fellows Program in Public Affairs, an intensive full-time public affairs program administered by FOCUS. This select group of Fellows in St. Louis is part of a group of … 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