Stefanie Thompson

Stefanie, our Senior Field Research Manager, plays a pivotal role in spearheading Comprehensive Visitor Profile Studies on behalf of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation, Visit Big Sky, Visit Ludington, Round Rock, Louisville, Nashville, and several other destinations. She also leads numerous studies focusing on special event and festival attendee demographics, as well as economic impact assessments. Stefanie brings a wealth of experience to Future Partners, having served in diverse capacities within the tourism and real estate industries, ranging from executive administration to successfully running her own business. She thrives on challenges, utilizing her resourcefulness to ensure the seamless and efficient operation of our projects.

"The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance." - Albert Einstein

Stefanie was born and raised in Germany, lived in Kauai, Hawaii for ten years, and is calling St. Petersburg, Florida her home since 2007. She traveled extensively throughout Europe to experience the beauty, history, and culinary aspects of various countries. She especially loved her trips to Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Prague, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Morocco, Spain, and the Normandy in France. In her spare time, Stefanie loves to cook, entertain friends, decorate, true crime as well as cooking shows, working out, and cuddle with her free-loading cat Ashton.