Marie Murphy

Marie Murphy Creative Director, HR Policy Association

Marie leads the Association’s brand expression and external messaging, shaping how the organization communicates with the world. She drives its voice, visual identity, and member experience across initiatives and platforms. Her work spans from high-level strategy to hands-on execution, helping ensure that events, the website, and email communications all speak clearly and consistently to CHROs and senior HR executives. A close advisor to the leadership team, Marie plays a key role in making sure the Association’s outward-facing work reflects its mission and resonates with members.

Marie has been with the Association since 2010, contributing to its growth and evolution for more than 15 years with a rare blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and institutional knowledge.

Earlier in her career, Marie led creative strategy for a specialty food and cookware store, a state-of-the-art cooking school, and its James Beard–nominated restaurant. She earned a BFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and graduated summa cum laude from Living Arts College in Raleigh, NC. A lifelong musician, she now teaches violin lessons for fun.