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Anna Crosslin (retired) Former President & CEO, International Institute of St. Louis is a respected nonprofit leader who recently retired after a transformative tenure as President and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis, where she dedicated more than four decades to advancing immigrant integration and community development. Under her leadership, the Institute grew into a nationally recognized organization, roviding critical services such as job training, language education, and cultural orientation to tens of thousands of refugees and immigrants. Known for her compassionate advocacy and visionary approach, Crosslin played a key role in shaping inclusive policies and strengthening St. Louis as a welcoming, globally connected region. Her legacy is marked by a deep commitment to empowering newcomers and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
More information: https://www.iistl.org/
The St. Louis International Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest that the St Louis Regional International Partnership (SLRIP) can bestow on one of its members or an individual affiliated with a member organization. This is recognition of a person whose achievements and contributions are truly outstanding and significant and have been made over a sustained period—many years of excellence and accomplishments.
The Lifetime Achievement award is for someone who educates, supports and/or encourage the St. Louis Region international community. Selection for this honor recognizes an individual’s outstanding and sustained contributions to the international profession and SLRIP, as well as exemplary professional practice and leadership.
The person recognized with this award has earned the respect and admiration of professional colleagues and has freely engaged not only contemporaries but also been committed to maintaining a dynamic connection to generations of international practitioners.
St. Louis International Lifetime Achievement Award Past Recipients
2025 – Betsy Cohen – Mosaic Project
2024 – Margaret Gottlieb More information: https://www.flystl.com/about/leadership/
Register today for the event at Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual-st-louis-international-business-night-dinner-gala-tickets-1985052976890
I hope to see you there.
Dave Shogren
Chairman, Missouri District Export Council
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