YWCA Metro St. Louis, a nonprofit human services agency and women's advocacy group, has hired a new chief economic inclusion officer. bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2…

To all the women who wear the uniform, and to those who support us every day, thank you for your unparalleled courage and leadership. Together, we are stronger. #YourFireDepartment #InternationalWomensDay #STLCity

Nominations are open for YWCA Metro St. Louis's 2024 Leaders of Distinction! buff.ly/3Ety9Sr

Know a #STL woman who exemplifies excellence in her profession and shows significant dedication as a volunteer and/or commitment to the success of other women? Nominations for YWCA Metro St. Louis's Leaders of Distinction are due by May 17. buff.ly/3Ety9Sr

YWCA graduates first Successful Pathways cohorts YWCA Metro St. Louis has announced the graduation of the first cohort of graduates from its Successful Pathways apprenticeship program. Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American #stlamerican ow.ly/fShv50R9TXG

Dr. Cheryl Watkins ’94 MBA pivoted from a career as a successful surgeon to #corporate #leadership to #entrepreneurship — and she’s now the president and CEO of the YWCA Metro St. Louis. Read more about her inspiring career journey: kell.gg/6gwv #KelloggLeader

Today is the start of #AANHPIHeritageMonth! 🎉 From business leaders to civic leaders to #YWCALeaders, we are so excited to highlight some truly incredible changemakers all month long who are advancing justice and building a more equitable world 🧡 #AANHPIHM2024

We were thrilled to recognize the following honorees in the Demonstrating Innovative Solutions category at our 2024 What's Right with the Region Awards: Conflict Resolution Center - St Louis, River City Journalism Fund, St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS), and YWCA Metro St. Louis! buff.ly/3yb5OAx

I was honored to attend the YWCA Metro St. Louis Maternal Health Forum & Community Baby Shower & discuss the work we're doing to close maternal health disparities. We'll keep fighting for the Momnibus package which would improve Black maternal health outcomes by expanding access to care.

The YWCA of Metro St. Louis, the region’s oldest and largest women’s advocacy organization, celebrated its 120th anniversary this month. @stlouisamerican stlamerican.com/news/ywca-cele… #STLMade

NEW: Today, for the first time in the history of our office, I am issuing a Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence. Firearm violence is a public health crisis in America that poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of our country. Surgeongeneral.gov/firearm-violen… 1/10

Jim Kavanaugh World Wide Technology DHL U.S. Great Place To Work UKG It’s break time at the DEIB summit! Attendees are using the time to participate in a global community impact initiative benefiting United Way of Greater St. Louis and YWCA Metro St. Louis!

Please join us in congratulating FOCUS Board Chair and alum Leann Chilton, along with Women In Leadership alumnae Lesley Hoffarth and Taliya King, on being named as 2024 Leaders of Distinction by the YWCA Metro St. Louis! buff.ly/3T25TOq

Reserve your spot for the YWCA Metro St. Louis's next session in their Racial Justice Speaker Series on Oct. 10. buff.ly/3zosfTL

Join us for the 2nd Child Wellness Summit on Oct. 3. Thanks to our sponsors & participants: @STLDiaperBank, Midwest BankCentre, Enterprise Bank & Trust, MO Budget Project, @GenHealthSTL, @UFCSTL, and YWCA Metro St. Louis. Tickets available at loom.ly/pfRv0DA

This Thursday, FOCUS alum Chalana M. Scales-Ferguson, Esq., will moderate a discussion with Minda Harts, author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table as part of the YWCA Metro St. Louis Racial Justice Speaker Series. buff.ly/3zosfTL

Checking in at Pretty Empowered with YWCA Metro St. Louis! Thank you Ulta Beauty for making this possible and helping open doors for girls interested in STEM!

THANK YOU @UltaBeauty for partnering with YWCAs across the country to empower young girls in STEM! From YWCA El Paso, YWCA Glendale and Pasadena, @ywcaaatlanta, YWCA Kitsap County to @ywcachicago, @ywcastl, YWCA Northern New Jersey, and @ywcasouthfl, #PrettyEmpowered was AMAZING and we DOUBLED the impact!

Congratulations to Missouri Chamber board member Leann Chilton on being named a Leader of Distinction by the YWCA Metro St. Louis! With over 40 years in public policy advocacy, Leann has made a lasting impact on health care and her community.

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