In our next FOCUS forum on Sept. 24, we'll explore the evolving landscape of DEI, including the progress made, challenges ahead and actionable strategies and best practices. All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a seasoned DEI professional or new to the conversation! Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/emAFhPYT
FOCUS St. Louis
Non-profit Organizations
St Louis, Missouri 11,230 followers
We educate leaders. We connect leaders. We facilitate important conversations.
About us
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.
- Website
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http://www.focus-stl.org
External link for FOCUS St. Louis
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- St Louis, Missouri
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Leadership Development, Public Engagement, Diversity Training, and Public Policy
Locations
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Primary
1034 S Brentwood Blvd
Suite 650
St Louis, Missouri 63117, US
Employees at FOCUS St. Louis
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Kayla Dix
Recruitment and Alumni Relations
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Nalini Mahadevan
Woman-owned, WBENC-certified law firm leader. Leader, attorney, entrepreneur, global traveler, immigrant, trailblazer, mentor, speaker, author…
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Harlan B. Hodge
"Serial Connector on a mission to connect people with opportunities"
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Minaxi Patel
Architect, SAP HANA & BTP Development, Corporate ERP Applications
Updates
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We had the privilege of recognizing St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS), founded by FOCUS alum Michael Burton, at our 2024 What's Right with the Region Awards. Learn more about his work in this article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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We never pass up an opportunity to bring our alumni together for reconnecting and building new relationships! A big thank you to Jason Dale Pierce, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Aimee Rowbottom and the entire team at Jacobs for hosting yesterday's happy hour in their amazing space, and to all the alumni who joined us.
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Congratulations to Leadership St. Louis alum Zellipah Githui on being named as one of the recipients of the St. Louis Business Journal's Family Business Awards!
Announcing the 2024 Family Business Awards honorees - St. Louis Business Journal
bizjournals.com
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Graduates of our Emerging Leaders program leave the experience 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 civic and professional leaders. Reserve your spot at our Oct. 16 virtual Info Session to learn how you can be a part of this program! Register here: https://lnkd.in/epNqP6D8
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Are you interested in serving on a nonprofit board? Space is filling up fast for our next round of FOCUS BoardBridge! FOCUS BoardBridge is for diverse professionals from all sectors and industries who: -- Desire greater civic and community leadership involvement -- Are looking to contribute their time, treasure and talents to causes they are passionate about -- Have the time and interest to commit to serving on a nonprofit board or committee Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gYPCm7KF
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Another BoardBridge success story! Congratulations to past FOCUS board member Matt Menietti on joining the board for City Greens Market. Space is filling up fast for our fall round of BoardBridge. If you're interested in participating, submit your application today at https://lnkd.in/gYPCm7KF.
Nonprofit and entrepreneurial leader specializing in advancing impact-driven organizations | Operations Expert ⏱️ | Adventurer ⛰️ | Cat-Herder 🐈
I recently joined the Board of Directors for City Greens Market. Our mission is to: -Provide access to fresh, quality, and affordable food to our neighbors -Promote healthy living in our community -Provide a safe and comfortable space for our neighbors to interact -Support local farmers as part of our extended community Our annual fundraiser and celebration is taking place next Wednesday, September 4th and tickets are still available! RSVP link in the comments. Growing City Greens Fundraiser Wednesday, September 4, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wild Carrot 3901 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
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Did you know that FOCUS membership is open to all in our community? It's a great way to demonstrate your commitment to civic leadership education and our region. It also entitles you to a number of benefits, including event discounts, member networking opportunities, our biweekly newsletter and more.
Become a Member – FOCUS
https://focus-stl.org
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Last night we welcomed our newest class of FOCUS Women In Leadership. Please join us in congratulating the 34 women selected for our fall cohort! View the announcement: https://lnkd.in/eN8uVkZM Thank you to Dierbergs Markets and Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated Foundation for their support of this program, and Thompson Coburn LLP for hosting their orientation. Jeanice Baker Suzy Barbosa Faith Barnes Dr. Annessa Blackmun Alexandra Boyd Jo Anna Brown Carrie Burggraf MS PA-C CMC Yolanda J. Campbell, EdD, EdS Samantha Chartrand Felicia Crawford-Randle Nicole Dalton Andrea Donsbach, PE, PMP Khara Hall Julie Hantman Tori Jennemann Dinitra Jones, PMP, CSM, CSSBB Christine Keller Jasmin Marshall Pam Marshall, RPh, DTM Martha McGeehon Kirby Meyer Vynetta Morrow Victoria Nickerson Tambra J. Pendleton, Ed.M. Allison Plackemeier Raven Pugh Sarah Schaefer Kelly Schrieber Anne Seitz Alnita Smiley, MSW, CFSW Karyn Spory Ali Williams Kimberli Wilson Dr. Cierra Wourman
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Our FOCUS alumni are everywhere! Congrats to alum Desiree Coleman-Fry (She/Her) on being the keynote speaker for Marian Middle School's Girls Night Out.
We’re thrilled to introduce Desiree Coleman-Fry (She/Her), U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance Chief of Strategy, as our keynote speaker for this year’s Girls Night Out! Desiree is a dynamic and inspiring figure—a globally recognized speaker, award-winning executive, and best-selling author who’s passionate about empowering women and advancing equity. She’s been featured in the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and TEDx. For two years in a row, she was named one of Hive’s Top D&I Leaders of North America, highlighting her impactful work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and public service. We can’t wait to have Desiree share her insights with us at the 2024 Girls Night Out! For more information and to grab your tickets, please visit https://lnkd.in/eeM-kAVq