Focus St.Louis

Announces the 2022-23 Leadership St. Louis® Class

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.

We are very proud to announce that Eduardo Platon, our President and CEO, is one of those 63 outstanding individuals who will have the opportunity to be part of the newest class of Leadership St. Louis for the 2022-2023 cohort. Congratulations, Eduardo! Leadership St. Louis is a highly respected program for experienced leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the St. Louis region. The immersive nine-month curriculum explores issues such as economic development, racial equity, education, criminal justice, poverty, immigration and arts and culture. Leadership St. Louis is designed to challenge participants’ thinking, expose them to new ideas and perspectives, and promote discussion, reflection and action. Many graduates describe the experience as “transformational,” arming them with the tools, resources and connections to lead more effectively in their personal, professional and civic roles.

“The need for collaborative leadership has never been greater in our region,” says Yemi Akande-Bartsch, Ph.D., President and CEO of FOCUS St. Louis and Director of the Leadership St. Louis program. “We’re excited to bring together this diverse group of leaders to gain a deeper understanding of St. Louis’ civic landscape by exploring the issues, institutions and systems shaping it.” Leadership St. Louis is part of the continuum of six leadership programs offered by FOCUS St. Louis to further its mission of educating and connecting leaders to work cooperatively for a thriving St. Louis region. To learn more about FOCUS St. Louis and its other programs, visit www.focus-stl.org.