As a national leader in civic leadership education, FOCUS St. Louis helps people understand our community and build their capacity to lead in their organizations and communities. For more than 20 years, FOCUS has given St. Louis leaders the tools they need to make a difference in their workplaces and their communities through our civic leadership programs and public issue convenings. We educate leaders. We connect leaders. We facilitate important conversations.
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Please join us in congratulating FOCUS alum Quen Agnew on her new role with the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership!
STLPartnership attracts, retains & facilitates growth in #STL City & County.
Welcome Quen Agnew, our new Community Outreach Liaison to the STL Partnership team.
In a survey of our 2023-24 Women In Leadership graduates, -- 96% gained strategies and tools to enhance their leadership competencies. -- 96% felt they increased their ability to look at issues from multiple angles, seek out new perspectives and voices and take meaningful action. -- 93% gained experience and training in negotiation strategies. -- 87% feel more comfortable networking as a result of the program. Applications for our fall 2024 cohort of Women In Leadership are due by Saturday, July 13! https://bit.ly/4a9DAVo
We're working on a great lineup of FOCUS events for our 2024-25 program year! Sign up below to be among the first notified when registration opens.
Do you know an executive or senior leader who is new to the St. Louis region? Our next session of Experience St. Louis is set for Oct. 10 & 11 and is a great way for those with limited time to come up to speed on the issues, institutions and individuals shaping our region. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eGSBwqmT
Congratulations to FOCUS Leadership St. Louis alum Ken Fields on his new role with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis!
The St. Louis Fed has named Ken Fields as SVP of the External Engagement and Corporate Communications Division, effective Aug. 12. In this role, Fields will serve as the strategic leader of the Eighth Federal Reserve District’s communications, Community Development and outreach functions and will support communications and external engagements for St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem. We look forward to welcoming him in August! https://ow.ly/q0Jf50Su8gQ #STLFed2024 #FederalReserve
Congratulations to FOCUS alum Christopher Fan, MSW, MPH, MBA on being honored with a Business of Pride Award from the St. Louis Business Journal!
He/Him | In a world that segregates and isolates, let's work together to embrace and heal this world together
I am beyond humbled receiving a Business of Pride Award from the St. Louis Business Journal. I am so proud of the work we have been able to accomplish when it comes to LGBTQIA+ equity at BJC HealthCare to live up to our mission, vision, and values, and that our brand promise of extraordinary care is unconditional. The journey is not over, and my commitment to a world where LGBTQIA+ people can step into their power and their full selves in healthcare as a patient, family member, or team member will always remain. And while my name is on this award, this almost-decade of work couldn't have been possible without an incredible amount of people across BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and St. Louis Children's Hospital who are also committed to LGBTQIA+ health equity and equality.
We love seeing success stories like this! We're excited to share that recent FOCUS Emerging Leaders graduate Dr. Brian M. Gant has joined the board of Salute Services as Vice President — and excited to share that this connection was made through our FOCUS BoardBridge program!
Thrilled to announce that I have joined the Salute Services Board as Vice President.🙏🏽 I am very thankful for this opportunity and as a former Secret Service Special Agent I know first hand how important our veterans are. What better way to give back than to make sure the transition and access to services for our military members is a comprehensive one for them and their families. To learn more about this amazing organization please visit 👇🏾 https://saluteservus.com/ As our Executive Director/Founder Kathryn Baker stated, I am ready to put my hard hat on. 💯 FOCUS St. Louis Maryville University of Saint Louis
Ready to lead with purpose? Women in Leadership graduates gain a keener sense of self and how to leverage their personal leadership style, a deeper understanding of the St. Louis region, and the ability to draw on the diverse community of women to positively influence regional change. Get your application in for our fall cohort by July 13! https://bit.ly/4a9DAVo
Congratulations to FOCUS alum Erica Williams, MBA of A Red Circle on being named to the inaugural cohort for the Pava LaPere Award for Cultivating Ecosystems (PLACE) Builders fellows’ program!
Congratulations to FOCUS Leadership St. Louis alumnae Elizabeth (SiSi) Beltrán Martí, Julie Erickson, Mary Elizabeth Grimes, MBA and Tiffany Lacy Clark on being named among St. Louis Business Journal's Most Influential Business Women!