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Walking backward, but moving forward
MIZZOU TOUR TEAM

BOSS LADY
LeAnn Stroupe
Director of Visitor Relations
Academic Background
Bachelor of Science
MU, 1987-1991
Master of Public Administration
MU, 1995-1998
Doctor of Philosophy
MU, 2005-2012
fter graduating from Mizzou,
LeAnn Stroupe worked as an Admissions representative for 22 years until she started working for MU's Office of Visitor Relations where she oversees Tour Team.
Although she comes off as serious and tough, Stroupe wins the respect and friendship of her students as they work together.
"LeAnn always knows the answer," said Megan Ogar, a former member of Tour Team.
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"EVEN IF THEY GRADUATED OR NO LONGER BEING EMPLOYED BY VISITOR RELATIONS, I MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THOSE WHO WANT TO."
— Stroupe on keeping in contact with past tour guides
Stroupe holds her children, Langston (left) and Lauren (right). When people ask how her kids are doing, she says, "Which ones? My tour guides or my biologicals?" (photo provided by LeAnn Stroupe)
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