FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 33 talented young professionals for the Spring 2020 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
Guide to Casting an Informed Vote
By Joani Alsop, FOCUS Director of Learning I’ve adopted principles to help me meet my responsibilities as a U.S. citizen to participate in our democracy. I’ve also found research links that have been helpful in navigating the sea of biased information to help me better understand the candidates and issues on my ballot, and to think critically about the impact … Read More
Meet the Spring 2020 Cohort of Coro Women In Leadership
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce the 20 outstanding individuals selected for the spring 2020 class of Coro Women In Leadership. The Coro Women In Leadership program offers professionals the opportunity to refine their leadership competencies, learn about the St. Louis region, and connect with other women from diverse backgrounds during this three-month program, held each fall and spring. … Read More
Nominations Now Open for the 2020 What’s Right with the Region Awards
FOCUS is now accepting nominations for the 23rd Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards. Each year, FOCUS applauds the efforts of the individuals, organizations and/or initiatives that making a positive difference in the St. Louis region. This year, nominations are sought in the following categories: Demonstrating Innovative Solutions Fostering Creativity for Social Change Improving Equity and Inclusion Promoting Stronger … Read More
Matthew R. Kerns Joins FOCUS St. Louis
We’re pleased to announce the addition of Matthew R. Kerns to our full-time staff at Associate Director of Member and Alumni Relations. In his new role, Matthew will oversee all functions of member relations, including member acquisition and retention, stewardship, and special events. He will also manage alumni relations, planning and implementing events, services and activities to engage FOCUS’ extensive … Read More
33 Young Professionals Selected for Fall 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders
FOCUS St. Louis has selected 33 talented young professionals for the Fall 2019 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 Welcomes Fall 2019 Class of Coro Women In Leadership
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce the 19 outstanding women selected for the fall 2019 class of Coro™ Women In Leadership. The Coro Women In Leadership program offers women the opportunity to refine their leadership competencies, learn about the St. Louis region, and connect with other women from diverse backgrounds during this three-month program, held each fall and spring. … Read More
Introducing the 2019-20 Cohort of FOCUS Impact Fellows
FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 21 individuals selected for the 2019-20 cohort of FOCUS Impact Fellows. Launched in 2016 and now entering its fourth class, the program represents FOCUS’ most advanced offering and gives leaders the opportunity to work together to address a specific issue in the St. Louis region. This year’s cohort will focus on workforce … Read More
City/County Reform: What Next? A Community Conversation on Racial Equity in Criminal Justice & Political Representation
Political, historical, socioeconomic and geographical lines dividing our St. Louis region mean our shared fate as a community is not reflected in shared governance. While the Better Together proposal got the region talking, its collapse left a huge vacuum in the conversation. So what next? On July 11, FOCUS St. Louis, in partnership with Forward Through Ferguson, the Missouri History … Read More
FOCUS Announces New Hires and Promotion
We’re pleased to announce the addition of Joani Alsop and Michelle Stevens to our full-time staff. In addition, team member Makita Hill has been promoted to the role of Leadership Program Manager. As Director of Learning, Joani Alsop will manage and direct strategy, program development, implementation, and evaluation for the FOCUS portfolio of leadership programs. She has more than 15 … Read More