Businesswoman, Policy Expert, Former U.S. Congresswoman
The first Vietnamese American woman ever to be elected to the US House of Representatives, Stephanie Murphy provides incisive examination and unique insights on how politics, national security, and business intersect at a time of profound global change. She is known for being a pragmatic moderate with a significant bipartisan legislative record of achievement informed by prior experiences in strategy consulting, investment management, defense policy and academia. As a testament to her results-oriented approach, she is widely credited for the establishment of the Employee Retention Credit which was a key support for businesses and workers during the pandemic, the passage of gun safety law in a Republican-controlled Washington, and historic investments in infrastructure and energy independence.
As a refugee escaping communism, rescued at sea by the US Navy and given a chance at the American Dream, her journey from poverty to policymaking was both improbable and inspiring. Her remarkably self-made life story in the American immigrant tradition put her on a journey that led from the boardroom to the classroom, from the halls of the Pentagon to the corridors of Congress. She has educated, defended, advised, and led – granting her a multi-lensed perspective and a penchant for creative problem-solving, at once unique and invaluable to organizations across the country. Candid, insightful and infused with humor she inspires, informs, and entertains her audiences with authenticity, lived experience, and insider Washington stories.
Stephanie Murphy's Georgetown Graduation Address
Reroute to Reconnect: Modern Economy Project
Murphy Joins WKMG Click Orlando to Reflect on Her Time in Congress
Full Murphy: Trump 'Knew He Had Lost The Election’
Rep. Stephanie Murphy Shares Her Reflections of January 6th
Congresswoman Murphy Gives Commencement Address at Gettysburg College
Murphy Farewell Address on the House Floor
Rep. Stephanie Murphy: Republican Party Has Become A “Cult of Personality” | THE CIRCUS | SHOWTIME
Throughout her career Stephanie has been on both sides of the policy table – those making the policies and those affected by them. She can translate the policy machinations in DC into real world impact for any organization or individual. She can explain in easily understandable ways the interconnectivity of both foreign and domestic policy. With the expanded use of export controls, sanctions, and industrial policy, she draws on her foreign policy, national security and global business experience to identify opportunities and challenges for any organization or industry.
Known as one of the most effective and bipartisan members of Congress, Stephanie Murphy was able to build an impressive legislative record in a polarized Washington over her three terms in the House of Representatives. Weaving in insider perspectives with legislative experience, Murphy takes audiences behind the scenes to see how things get done on The Hill – providing her take on the current environment and what to expect from the current Congress and Administration. She shares an insider’s perspective on the dynamics of politics today, and her vision for how to unite a nation divided behind the core ideals of what makes America great.
Stephanie Murphy is a dynamic speaker with an inspiring personal life story and an exceptional career in the trifecta of public, private and academic worlds. She knows what it takes to secure a seat at the table as a woman of color and to thrive as a powerful woman inside male-dominated environments. Her commitment to American ideals of democracy and democratic capitalism as the best ways to promote security, justice and prosperity comes from her experience as an immigrant who saw her native country disfigured by authoritarianism. She encourages others to public service because she recognizes nothing is inevitable about the success or survival of American democracy, it must be preserved and protected by patriots of all political stripes, generation after generation. She will leave audiences touched and inspired to be trailblazer Americans.
As a refugee of communism, rescued by the US Navy and given sanctuary in America, she loves the United States and deplores those who threaten her security or violate her values – be they foreign or domestic. Drawing on her experience at the Department of Defense and in Congress, she speaks to the importance of America united against threats to undermine its prosperity and preeminence on the global stage. She speaks clearly about the range of threats and lays out practical strategies to address challenges and opportunities.
Former U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy has earned a reputation for leveraging her unique combination of pragmatism, strategic thinking, and policymaking to enable change and drive organizations toward achieving key objectives. She brings the expertise and experience required to navigate private and public entities through the complexities of public policy, national security, and global business operations.
A compelling and frequently sought-after speaker and media contributor, Stephanie is also the founder of the Center Aisle Coalition, which champions America’s commonsense center in today’s hyper-partisan political environment. She currently serves in an advisory role for organizations in the financial services, consumer products and pharmaceutical industries, helping executives navigate the complex geopolitical and business landscape. Stephanie is also a national security advisory board member for the Rand Corporation and the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, and co-Chair of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.
Stephanie made history as the first Vietnamese American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress (2017-2023). Her bipartisan leadership – including breaking through gridlock as co-chair of the pragmatic Blue Dog Coalition – resulted in recognition by the Lugar Center’s Bipartisan Index as one of the most effective and most bipartisan members of Congress. She led on trade and national security issues, established the Employee Retention Tax Credit, and played a key role in historic investments in infrastructure and policies addressing climate change. Stephanie also served on the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Previously as Managing Director at SunGate Capital, Stephanie evaluated new investment opportunities and partnered with management teams of existing portfolio companies to drive growth. Stephanie was also a finance instructor at Rollins College where she was instrumental in launching the Social Entrepreneurship program.
While working at the Department of Defense, Stephanie gained experience at the Pacific Command, the Navy Service Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. She led the development of Department strategies and priorities, managed programs that fostered interagency and multinational collaboration, and shaped defense policy for the Asia Pacific region. Stephanie started her career with Deloitte Consulting and Eli Lilly & Company in Washington, D.C.
Stephanie is a graduate of Georgetown University with a Master of Science in Foreign Service and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the College of William and Mary. She also earned the Directorship Certification from the National Association of Corporate Directors. An interesting side note, Stephanie is the inventor of a patented sports apparel design for women’s softball pants. She also holds honorary doctorates from the College of William and Mary and Gettysburg College.
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