Change Starts with Leadership. Leadership Starts with FOCUS.

We educate leaders.

We are the region’s premier nonprofit leadership organization, preparing diverse leaders to work cooperatively for a thriving St. Louis region.

We connect leaders.

We strive to represent the diversity of our region, connecting participants from across counties, sectors, industries, backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and beliefs.

We facilitate the important conversations.

We engage citizens to deliberate on critical regional community issues in a trusted, nonpartisan space.

 

Meet Our Alumni

Jake Banton, Emerging Leaders
Architect, Mackey Mitchell Architects
"FOCUS made me realize that if you have a passion for something, whatever it is, there is likely somewhere in this city you can take that passion and run with it."
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APR

10

Emerging Leaders Info Session

12:00-1:00 PM

Learn how you can be part of our fall cohort and hear from alumni.

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MAY

9

What's Right with the Region Awards

5:00-8:00 PM

Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration and networking!

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JUN

12

Women In Leadership Info Session

12:00-1:00 PM

Want to be part of our next cohort? Log in to learn more! 

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