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I hope everyone has enjoyed a wonderful summer!

With two little ones now back at school, I have some time to reflect on what a great summer this has been.

On top of the family trips, one major professional highlight this summer was the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation’s 2024 Women of the Year Luncheon It was great to join a sold-out crowd who traveled from all across Missouri to celebrate remarkable women leaders. Congratulations to the 2024 awardees: Angie Long – Community Leader of the Year,  Angela Drake, J.D. – Inspirational Leader of the Year, DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Ed.D. – Civic Leader of the Year, and Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight – Alumna Leader of the Year. Greater MO has honored many women over the years. Take a moment to learn more about them. 

As I further reflect, I appreciate what a wonderful summer season it was both professionally and personally. The Greater MO luncheon is always inspiring and this year proved no different. In fact, it was inspiring in new ways as our family gets acclimated to another school year for our two oldest and we welcome baby #3 into the world! As the summer comes to an end, I’m thankful for the professional successes and the personal memories as I prepare for parental leave as our family becomes five.

Thank you to the Lents Mazur team and our clients for making this such an enjoyable new chapter of my life.

See you all in a few months!

Former Intern Makes a Difference

Tyoni Williams, who completed her internship at. Lents Mazur and graduated from K-State in spring 2024, recently landed a full-time position at Sleepyhead Beds as the new Community Relations Manager! Sleepyhead Beds, located in Kansas City, improves the quality of life for children and their families by providing reusable beds and bedding. Congratulations to Tyoni on hitting the ground running post-internship and graduation, and stepping into a career of meaningful and impactful work!

9/12/24 – MATI Places at the Harris-Stowe CIE (St. Louis) *FREE
Join Harris-Stowe State University’s Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship for “Creative Elevation: Inspire, Innovate, Impact”! A dynamic event dedicated to empowering STL’s entrepreneurship and creative community. Experience activations filled with inspiration, innovation, and expression. Network with trailblazers, learn from industry pros, and showcase your talents. Learn more.

9/12/24 – Geo-Resolution 2024 (St. Louis) *FREE
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Saint Louis University (SLU) are co-sponsoring Geo-Resolution 2024 supported by the Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) to provide a venue for collaboration among geospatial experts and students in government, academia, and industry. This year’s conference focuses on the development and application of geospatial models, such as digital twins, that can be used to address some of the world’s most critical challenges. Learn more.

9/12/24 – United WE’s We Work for Change (Kansas City, hybrid) *FREE, virtual
Unite with hundreds of women and male allies from across the country to fuel and advance all women’s economic and civic leadership. We Work for Change is United WE’s national event taking place in Kansas City, bringing together women, men, and allies to raise funds and awareness of United WE’s work, priorities, and results to advance all women’s economic and civic leadership. Learn more.

9/22/24 – Nature Speaks…Through Art History at Missouri Botanical Garden (St. Louis)
Start the evening with a 6 p.m. talk by Justice Henderson, the Saint Louis Art Museum’s Romare Bearden Graduate Museum Fellow, who will be discussing Robert Duncanson and Edward Bannister, two 19th-century Black artists known for their nature landscapes. Learn more.

9/24/24 – St. Louis Oasis Northwest Plaza Grand Opening & Falls Prevention Fair *FREE
St. Louis Oasis is thrilled to celebrate the opening of its brand-new location in St. Ann’s Northwest Plaza! On Tuesday, September 24, Oasis will host an open house and Falls Prevention Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided while guests tour the new office and classroom spaces. The Falls Prevention Fair will host more than 20 community partners offering fall risk-related screenings, education, and resources to empower older adults to mitigate their modifiable risk factors and prevent falls. Learn more.

9/25/24 – 2024 Explore St. Louis Annual Meeting & Awards
Join Explore St. Louis and industry colleagues as attendees reflect on the new development of the industry, success of this past year, recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the Hospitality Heroes and celebrate the vibrancy and resilience of St. Louis travel, tourism, meetings and events. This year will be a very special event as Explore St. Louis will hold this event in its new exhibit hall! Learn more.

9/30/24 – Applications close for the Greater MO Class of 2025
The 2025 Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge (GMLC) applications are accepted through September 30, 2024. The Challenge is a year-long statewide traveling symposium that provides women leaders with education and experiences to assist them in addressing critical issues facing our state. With the wealth of talented women in the state, GMLC provides an enriching experience for the participants, sponsoring organizations, and the state. You can also nominate someone for the program. The board of directors begins approving applications in October and makes final decisions by the end of December. Learn more, apply, and nominate.

9/30/24 – Puttin’ For the Kids Charity Golf Outing (St. Louis)
Maryville University’s Walker Scottish Rite Clinic, in partnership with The LIGHT Foundation, is pleased to announce this year’s Puttin’ For the Kids Charity Golf Outing, which will be held at Bogey Hills Country Club on Monday, September 30, 2024. St. Louis’ favorite friends such as Louie and members of the St. Louis Blue Crew will be on hand to welcome participants. One hundred percent of net proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic at Maryville University. Learn more.

11/19/24 – Annual Employment Empowerment Event 2024 (virtual) *FREE
Join The DeBruce Foundation for the 2024 National Career Development Annual Convening on November 19th, 2024, at 1PM CT. At this virtual event, The Foundation will be releasing its 2024 career research and new career-building resources. This event is for all who care about career pathways: workforce development leaders, educators, policymakers, and more. Attendance is free! Learn more and RSVP.

President and CEO at Explore St. Louis

Director, Communications and Marketing at Harris-Stowe State University

Opportunities via HiredUpMissouri.org