A Conversation with Former U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy (MSFS’04)
The School of Foreign Service
invites you to
A Conversation with
Stephanie Murphy (MSFS’04)
April 11, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. ET
McGhee Library (ICC 301)
In conversation with Dr. Tony Arend, Stephanie Murphy will discuss the practice of foreign policy and legislating from her time in the U.S. Congress from 2017-2023. She will share insights from her leadership roles and her service on critical committees, including the historic Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the Capitol. She will reflect on how her experience in MSFS and at Georgetown informed her career in service.
This event is for Georgetown University students, faculty, and staff. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.
Stephanie Murphy is a businesswoman, policy expert, and former U.S. Congresswoman. Murphy was the first Vietnamese-American woman ever elected to the United States House of Representatives. During her three terms in Congress (from 2017 to 2023), Murphy was known as an effective legislator cutting through partisan gridlock to establish an exceptional record of legislative success. She led the bipartisan effort to lift the federal gun violence research ban and created the tax benefit that enabled businesses to retain and rehire workers during the pandemic. Murphy was a key player in delivering historic infrastructure and climate investments. She also carved out a role as a leading Congressional voice on trade and national security policy. Murphy notably served on the historic Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the Capitol.
Prior to her time in Congress, Murphy was a national security specialist at the U.S. Department of Defense. She helped to shape U.S. policy in the Asia Pacific by fostering cooperation in capacity building, disaster preparedness, special operations, and counterterrorism. Murphy led the effort to set the Defense Department’s strategic direction and priorities for security cooperation and contingency planning. She also worked on budget and acquisitions for the U.S. Navy.
In strategy and investment roles, Murphy has worked with businesses across a range of industries. As an executive at an investment firm, she evaluated business opportunities and worked with management teams to navigate regulatory and business risk. Murphy earned a B.A. in Economics from the College of William and Mary and an M.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.