FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the incoming officers for the 2023-24 fiscal year, as well as 11 new board members. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment to FOCUS’ mission to educate leaders, connect leaders and facilitate important conversations in the St. Louis region. Board Officers for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 are: Board Chair … Read More
FOCUS President & CEO Named 2023 Non-Profit Executive of the Year
We’re thrilled to announce that FOCUS President & CEO Dr. Yemi Akande-Bartsch has been named as 2023 Non-Profit Executive of the Year by the St. Louis American Foundation. The St. Louis American is a 13-time recipient of the Russwurm Award, recognizing the top African-American newspaper in the country, by the National Newspaper Publishers’ Association (NNPA). She will be honored at the … Read More
2022-23 FOCUS Officers and New Board Members Announced
FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the incoming officers for the 2022-23 fiscal year, as well as four new board members. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment to FOCUS’ mission to educate leaders, connect leaders and facilitate important conversations in the St. Louis region. Board Officers for July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 are: Board Chair … 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
2021-22 FOCUS Officers and New Board Members Announced
FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the incoming officers for the 2021-22 fiscal year, as well as four new board members. Board members are community leaders who demonstrate interest and commitment to FOCUS’ mission to educate leaders, connect leaders and facilitate important conversations in the St. Louis region. Board Officers for July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 are: Board Chair … Read More
FOCUS Selects Spring 2021 Cohort of Women In Leadership
FOCUS St. Louis is pleased to announce the 22 outstanding individuals selected for the spring 2021 cohort of Women In Leadership. The Women In Leadership program, held each fall and spring, offers professionals the opportunity to refine their leadership competencies, gain a deeper understanding of the St. Louis region, and connect with other women from diverse backgrounds. Through interviews and … Read More
Meet the Spring 2021 Class of Emerging Leaders
FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 29 talented young professionals for the Spring 2021 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
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
Meet the Fall 2020 Cohort of Coro Women In Leadership
FOCUS St. Louis® is pleased to announce the 20 outstanding individuals selected for the fall 2020 class of Coro Women In Leadership. The Coro Women In Leadership program offers professionals the opportunity to refine their leadership competencies, gain a deeper understanding of the St. Louis region, and connect with other women from diverse backgrounds during this three-month program, held each … Read More
Announcing the Fall 2020 Class of Emerging Leaders
FOCUS St. Louis® has selected 31 talented young professionals for the Fall 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