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Full Resource Name:

Focus St. Louis

Address

815 Olive Street
Suite 110
Saint Louis, MO 63101

(314) 622-1250

www.focus-stl.org

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AKA:

Leadership St. Louis, Inc.

Description:

Engages citizens to participate in active leadership roles and to influence positive community change through programs that encourage leadership, influence policy and promote community connections.

Hours:

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

FOCUS ST. LOUIS

Date of Official Change:

November 13, 2025

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

815 Olive Street
Suite 110
Saint Louis, MO 63101

Contacts

Erin Wright

Primary Contact

Manager, Community Engagement & Alumni Experience

(314) 657-4020

erinw@focus-stl.org

Kayla Dix

Executive Assistant

(314) 657-4020

kaylad@focus-stl.org

Yemi Akande-Bartsch

CEO

(314) 657-4019

info@focus-stl.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(314) 622-1250

Fax

(314) 622-1279

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Accessibility:

Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access

Services

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Continuing Education

Description

Leadership St. Louis: Provides an intensive nine-month program that combines exposure to non-profit, government, business, labor and electoral politics with rigorous, hands-on training.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for a period of nine months

Required Documents

- Completed application - College transcripts - Three essays - Three recommendations

Eligibility

Adults who have a college degree or equivalent professional experience

Fees

- $75 application fee - $4000 tuition

Intake Procedure

Contact Jenny Shirov at (314) 622-1250, ext. 107 to request an application

Languages

English

Service Area

- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City/County, Warren and Washington counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

  • Illinois
    • Bond County
      • Calhoun County
        • Clinton County
          • Jersey County
            • Macoupin County
              • Madison County
                • Monroe County
                  • Saint Clair County
                  • Missouri
                    • Franklin County
                      • Jefferson County
                        • Lincoln County
                          • Saint Charles County
                            • Saint Louis County
                              • Saint Louis City County
                                • Warren County
                                  • Washington County
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                                  Leadership Development

                                  Description

                                  - Youth Leadership: Provides a four-session leadership program aimed at young professionals. Interactive sessions focus on developing management and leadership skills. - Sponsors full-time/nine-month post-graduate fellowships for those interested in public affairs. Also, provides additional community leader programs ranging from one day to six months. - Leadership program that builds leadership skills, strengthens character and promotes team work. - Provides advanced skill development and community immersion experiences which enable participants to explore critical issues in the region. Seminars enhance self-awareness of leadership approaches and include on-site visits with decision makers that inspire participants to address challenges. - Provides a leadership development seminar program that focuses on regional issues and concrete leadership skills building. - Women In Leadership (WIL):Provides leadership training program to give women an opportunity to refine personal and professional leadership competencies, learn about the community and connect with other women of diverse backgrounds.

                                  Hours

                                  - Sessions are held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm - call for schedule - Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Call for hours of operation - Call for hours of operation - Programs are offered three times per year on different topics and skills - call for schedule - Meetings are held from 8:30am to 5:00pm twice a month for five months

                                  Required Documents

                                  - Completed application - Referral Form - Three essays and Three letters of recommendation - Call For Details

                                  Eligibility

                                  - Professional men and women, ages 22-35 years - Must have a college degree or equivalent work experience for the fellows program - Age 18 years and older - High school juniors - Age 18 years and older - Women in the greater St. Louis Missouri area

                                  Fees

                                  Call For Details

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  - Contact Beth Casagrand, Program Coordinator, at (314) 622-1250, ext. 115, or bethc@focus-stl.org to request an application - Call, email or visit website www.focus-stl.org for more details - Referrals required from an agency or professional and must complete application and interview - Call To Apply - Call To Apply - Contact Meghan Baldelli to request application - (314) 622-1250, ext. 107

                                  Languages

                                  English

                                  Service Area

                                  - Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City/County, Warren and Washington counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

                                  Geography Served

                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                  • Illinois
                                    • Bond County
                                      • Calhoun County
                                        • Clinton County
                                          • Jersey County
                                            • Macoupin County
                                              • Madison County
                                                • Monroe County
                                                  • Saint Clair County
                                                  • Missouri
                                                    • Franklin County
                                                      • Jefferson County
                                                        • Lincoln County
                                                          • Saint Charles County
                                                            • Saint Louis County
                                                              • Saint Louis City County
                                                                • Warren County
                                                                  • Washington County
                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-6200.4500) and related services within the Service Tree.
                                                                  Public Lectures/Discussions

                                                                  Description

                                                                  Promotes community forums and discussions on specific topics of interest.

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  Call for hours of operation

                                                                  Required Documents

                                                                  No Documentation Required

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Age 18 years and older

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  No Fees

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Recommendations by leaders

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  - Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City/County, Warren and Washington counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                  • Illinois
                                                                    • Bond County
                                                                      • Calhoun County
                                                                        • Clinton County
                                                                          • Jersey County
                                                                            • Macoupin County
                                                                              • Madison County
                                                                                • Monroe County
                                                                                  • Saint Clair County
                                                                                  • Missouri
                                                                                    • Franklin County
                                                                                      • Jefferson County
                                                                                        • Lincoln County
                                                                                          • Saint Charles County
                                                                                            • Saint Louis County
                                                                                              • Saint Louis City County
                                                                                                • Warren County
                                                                                                  • Washington County
                                                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TA-3000.6500) and related services within the Service Tree.
                                                                                                  Tourist Information

                                                                                                  Description

                                                                                                  Provides four sessions and one bus tour for executives and their spouses who are new to the community to get an insider's look at the St. Louis region.

                                                                                                  Hours

                                                                                                  - Sessions are held from 5:30pm to 9:00pm - One is held on a Saturday morning - call for schedule

                                                                                                  Required Documents

                                                                                                  No Documentation Required

                                                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                                                  St. Louis-area executives and their spouses

                                                                                                  Fees

                                                                                                  - $800 per person - $1400 for a couple

                                                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                                                  Contact Beth Casagrand, Program Coordinator at (314) 622-1750, ext. 115, or bethc@focus-stl.org to request a registration form

                                                                                                  Languages

                                                                                                  English

                                                                                                  Service Area

                                                                                                  - Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City/County, Warren and Washington counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

                                                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                                                  • Illinois
                                                                                                    • Bond County
                                                                                                      • Calhoun County
                                                                                                        • Clinton County
                                                                                                          • Jersey County
                                                                                                            • Macoupin County
                                                                                                              • Madison County
                                                                                                                • Monroe County
                                                                                                                  • Saint Clair County
                                                                                                                  • Missouri
                                                                                                                    • Franklin County
                                                                                                                      • Jefferson County
                                                                                                                        • Lincoln County
                                                                                                                          • Saint Charles County
                                                                                                                            • Saint Louis County
                                                                                                                              • Saint Louis City County
                                                                                                                                • Warren County
                                                                                                                                  • Washington County
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