We’re pleased to announce the addition of Cate Hanford to our full-time staff as Program Coordinator. In her new role, Cate will provide program support and administrative assistance to a portfolio of FOCUS’ civic leadership programs, including Leadership St. Louis, Youth Leadership St. Louis and Women In Leadership. With over a decade of experience at the Saint Louis Science Center, … Read More
FOCUS Selected As One of Five U.S. Partners on German-American Sister Cities Youth Forum
FOCUS St. Louis is one of five U.S. organizations selected to be a partner on the German-American Sister Cities Youth Forum, a virtual exchange designed to engage young civic leaders ages 14 to 21 in Germany and the U.S. in a transatlantic dialogue about issues confronting their local communities. This fall, 11 graduates and two current participants of FOCUS’ Youth … Read More
FOCUS To Honor Kathy Lambert with Legacy Alumni Award
At the 24th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 13, FOCUS St. Louis will honor Leadership St. Louis alum Kathy Lambert, Co-founder of Connections to Success, with its 2021 Legacy 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 roles,” … Read More
Your Vote Matters
At FOCUS, we believe that informed and engaged civic leaders are essential for our region to thrive. Voting is one opportunity to support your community and have a say in its future. If you haven’t already cast your vote, here are some tools and resources to explore before you head to the polls on Nov. 3. Be Prepared and Vote Safely … Read More
FOCUS Names Deborah Patterson and Antoinette Carroll as Alumni Award Honorees
At the 23rd Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 7, FOCUS St. Louis will recognize two alumnae of its civic leadership programs: 2020 FOCUS St. Louis Legacy Alumni Award Deborah Patterson – Leadership St. Louis 1977-78 2020 FOCUS St. Louis Emerging Alumni Award Antionette D. Carroll – Emerging Leaders 2013 “Each year, more than 300 individuals … Read More
FOCUS Panel Discussion Explores Career Pivots
On Dec. 3, 2019, FOCUS St. Louis brought together professionals from across industries, as well as members and alumni, to discuss how to plan and manage career transitions. With an average employee tenure of four to five years, the ability to handle these pivots (whether chosen or forced upon) is critical to long-term career success and satisfaction. Thank you to … Read More
Congrats to our Fall 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders
Congratulations to our newest Emerging Leaders graduates – and welcome to the FOCUS alumni network! Our Fall 2019 cohort recently wrapped up the three-month program, aimed at providing early-career professionals with the tools to be active leaders in their careers and the community. Over the course of the program, the class participated in large and small-group discussions, interviews with regional … 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
Congrats to our Spring Class of Emerging Leaders
Congratulations to our newest Emerging Leaders graduates! Our Spring 2019 cohort recently wrapped up the three-month program, aimed at providing early-career professionals with the tools to be active leaders in their careers and the community. “Emerging Leaders has blown my mind,” says WyKeshia Atkins, Director of Learning Assistance Programs for Southeast Missouri State University. “I have been exposed to people, … Read More
Thank You to Our Leadership St. Louis Alumni Dinner Hosts!
Graduates and current participants from our Leadership St. Louis program gathered for another successful round of Alumni Dinners on April 11. An alumni favorite, these small-group dinners provide valuable opportunities for conversation and connection in an informal setting. Our next set of Alumni Dinners is scheduled for Aug. 13, and these dinners are open to alumni from across of all … Read More
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