With their first guest on “Mizzou Storytellers,” hosts Dave Matter and Nikki Barry welcome Mizzou Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois to the podcast to discuss all the checkpoints along her life, from her childhood in the Bay Area … her time as a UCLA student-athlete … her brother Roman’s impact on her life … her career pivot in law school … her early years as a college administrator … her husband, Josh, and son, Jackson … her decision to leave Las Vegas for Mizzou in 2021 … and much more. Nikki and Dave wrap up the episode answering questions from Mizzou fans.

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