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 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
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
New Expanded Format Introduced for Emerging Leaders Program
Since its launch in 2012, the FOCUS Emerging Leaders program has trained 340 young professionals, providing them with the tools to be active leaders in their professional careers and civic lives. Starting with the Fall 2018 cohort, FOCUS is pleased to announce an expanded format to better serve the needs of participants and offer greater opportunities for learning, growth, discussion … Read More
FOCUS Graduates Second Cohort of Women In Leadership – STEM Program
FOCUS is pleased to announce the 40 recent graduates from the 2018 Women In Leadership – STEM program. Through generous funding from MasterCard, all participants received full-tuition scholarships to the two-month leadership development program. Launched in 2016, the Women In Leadership – STEM program is designed to help early-career women in science, technology, engineering and math-related fields build their leadership … Read More
Introducing the Spring 2018 Class of Emerging Leaders
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce the 27 young professionals selected for the Spring 2018 class of Emerging Leaders. The Emerging Leaders program offers a select group of St. Louis’ young and talented the opportunity to receive training to strengthen their personal, professional and civic leadership skills. This competitive program provides participants (ages 22-35) with an increased sense of engagement in the … Read More
Coro Fellows Complete Labor-Sector Placements
Our 2017-18 class of Coro Fellows recently wrapped up their placements in the labor sector, and we’d like to extend our appreciation to the organizations that hosted Fellows. American Federation of Teachers Local 3506 Associated General Contractors of Missouri Carpenters’ District Council of Greater St. Louis & Vicinity Missouri Jobs with Justice Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562 St. Louis Building … Read More
Thank You to Our Coro Fellows Nonprofit Placement Hosts
Our 2017-18 class of Coro Fellows recently wrapped up their first round of placements, and we’d like to extend our appreciation to the nonprofit organizations that hosted Fellows. BioSTL Child Care Aware of Missouri The Clark-Fox Family Foundation Community Action Agency of St. Louis County Fontbonne University Generate Health Great Circle Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club Missouri Charter Public School Association Network … Read More