At the 27th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 9, FOCUS St. Louis will honor Valerie E. Patton, Greater St. Louis, Inc’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and President of the Greater St. Louis Foundation, with its 2024 Legacy Alumni Award. Valerie is a 1990 graduate of the FOCUS Women In Leadership program and 1992-93 … Read More
FOCUS St. Louis Names Melissa Lackey to Board of Directors
FOCUS is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa Lackey to its Board of Directors. Lackey is Owner, President and CEO of Standing Partnership, a full-service strategic marketing consultancy. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment to FOCUS’ mission to educate and connect leaders and facilitate important conversations in the St. Louis region. In addition to running … Read More
Vin Ko Named As Emerging Alumni Award Honoree
At the 26th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 11, FOCUS St. Louis will honor Emerging Leaders alum Vin Ko, Director of Team Operations for St. Louis CITY SC, with its 2023 Emerging Alumni Award. “Each year, more than 300 individuals graduate from our FOCUS programs and take what they’ve learned into their personal, professional and … 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
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
Neal Richardson Named As Emerging Alumni Award Honoree
At the 25th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 12, FOCUS St. Louis will honor Emerging Leaders alum Neal Richardson, Executive Director of St. Louis Development Corporation, with its 2022 Emerging Alumni Award. “Each year, more than 300 individuals graduate from our FOCUS programs and take what they’ve learned into their personal, professional and civic leadership … Read More
FOCUS Leaders in the News – 1.25.2022
Check out our FOCUS-trained alumni in the news! Leadership St. Louis Flint Fowler (1993) and Valerie Patton (1993/WIL 1990) were named co-chairs of the HomeGrown StL Regional Steering Committee. Arik Frankel (2015) was promoted to Head of Market Development Organization at Nestlé Purina PetCare. Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley (2022) was named one of 5 Superintendents to Watch in 2022 by K-12Dive. Thomas … Read More
FOCUS Leaders in the News – 12.7.2021
Check out our FOCUS-trained alumni in the news! Leadership St. Louis Bart Andrews (2015 / DLF 2016) received the Silver Key Award from Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri. Gene Dobbs Bradford (2006) has been named as Executive Director of the Savannah Music Festival. Women In Leadership Deb Dubin (2002) was named Chief Philanthropy Officer for Moneta Group. Emerging Leaders … 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! Make a year-end gift. You may … Read More
We’re Thankful for You
For me, Thanksgiving is a time for rest, reflection and gratitude. >> We rest, because as leaders we know we can’t pour from an empty cup. >> We reflect, because as leaders we are continually learning and growing. >> We practice gratitude, because as leaders we cannot do this work alone and it’s important to celebrate the successes, big and … Read More