FOCUS St. Louis® is honored to shared that its Youth Leadership St. Louis (YLSL) program will receive the Frankie Muse Freeman / Norman R. Seay Commitment to St. Louis Award from the St. Louis City NAACP. The award, named in honor of the late Attorney Frankie Muse Freeman and the late civil rights activist Norman R. Seay, is presented annually … 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
Introducing the 2022-23 Class of Leadership St. Louis
FOCUS St. Louis has selected 63 outstanding individuals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors for the 47th Leadership St. Louis (LSL) class. These participants join a prestigious group of more than 2,500 leaders who have graduated from the LSL program since its inception in 1976. Leadership St. Louis is a highly respected program for experienced leaders who have demonstrated … Read More
Cate Hanford Joins FOCUS St. Louis
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
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
Introducing the 2021-22 Class of Leadership St. Louis
FOCUS St. Louis has selected 71 outstanding individuals from the private, public and nonprofit sectors for the 46th Leadership St. Louis (LSL) class. These participants join a prestigious group of more than 2,500 leaders who have graduated from the LSL program since its inception in 1976. Leadership St. Louis is a highly respected program for experienced leaders who have demonstrated … 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
Congratulations to the 2021 What’s Right with the Region Honorees!
On May 13, 2021, FOCUS St. Louis, the region’s premier leadership organization, will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 24th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. These honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a committee of local leaders for their impact and service to the community. FOCUS St. Louis will … 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