Cathy Murphy Email & Phone Number

Canada

Irish Canadian Immigration CentreAs inaugural Executive Director, I have shaped the organization’s infrastructure and set the direction, influencing strategy and priorities, securing the organization a Toronto Star Readers' Choice Awards accolade: Diamond Winner 2020 "Best Learning Centre” -- Amplified the organization’s mandate through an ambitious growth strategy, resulting in a thriving national organization serving over 10,000 annually; Led a high-tech/high-touch campaign… Show more Irish Canadian Immigration CentreAs inaugural Executive Director, I have shaped the organization’s infrastructure and set the direction, influencing strategy and priorities, securing the organization a Toronto Star Readers' Choice Awards accolade: Diamond Winner 2020 "Best Learning Centre” -- Amplified the organization’s mandate through an ambitious growth strategy, resulting in a thriving national organization serving over 10,000 annually; Led a high-tech/high-touch campaign, positioning the organization as the go-to-point for Irish immigrants to Canada during Ireland’s economic downturn and Canada’s skilled labour shortage; Discovered key partners, cultivating relationships nationally/internationally, enhancing the organization’s value proposition; Provided input to Canadian politicians, Irish Government Ministers, senior civil servants and world-wide diaspora organizations, impacting change, leading to measurable gains for our clients; Delivered on ambitious strategic plans (client satisfaction, high-performance team, operational excellence, financial stability, innovation), culminating in the organization’s 10-year anniversary, embracing bold goals to match the vision and mandate of the organization with a commensurate organizational, governance, and income structure, maintaining the stability of the organization and enabling a viable future for it; Built, and motivated a national team, encouraging collaboration, establishing passionate brand ambassadors and a workplace culture where employees want to serve our clients. Show less

Radio:• Career Buzz / Innovation Nation CIUT Toronto: Challenges and Critical Success Factors in Managing a Not-for-Profit (link below) 19:20 – branding a not-for-profit 22:15 – failing forward 26:55 – capacity building and strategic planning 30:37 – the art of specificity 35:50 – stakeholder relations 43:27 – impact 48:07 – boardsPrint:• The Irish Times: - 5 Years of Canadian… Show more Radio:• Career Buzz / Innovation Nation CIUT Toronto: Challenges and Critical Success Factors in Managing a Not-for-Profit (link below) 19:20 – branding a not-for-profit 22:15 – failing forward 26:55 – capacity building and strategic planning 30:37 – the art of specificity 35:50 – stakeholder relations 43:27 – impact 48:07 – boardsPrint:• The Irish Times: - 5 Years of Canadian Immigration from the Irish Perspective - Mental Health and New Immigrants to Canada• Photo Album of the Irish (Canadian installment): Guest Essayist, National Gallery of Photography Ireland Podcasts:- You Want Me to What?!!?- Pride Welcome '23- The Challenges and Critical Success Factors in Managing a Not-for-Profit- The Irish Advantage Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

EUCCAN: European Union Chamber of Commerce CanadaEUCCAN is a key resource and main point of contact for EU businesses in Canada and for EU businesses seeking to enter the Canadian market. Vice President, 2018 – presentAs VP I:• play a pivotal role in strategic planning, driving organizational transformation and growth• interface with the Trade and Economics Section of the Delegation of the EU to Canada • was instrumental in securing a grant from the EU Commission… Show more EUCCAN: European Union Chamber of Commerce CanadaEUCCAN is a key resource and main point of contact for EU businesses in Canada and for EU businesses seeking to enter the Canadian market. Vice President, 2018 – presentAs VP I:• play a pivotal role in strategic planning, driving organizational transformation and growth• interface with the Trade and Economics Section of the Delegation of the EU to Canada • was instrumental in securing a grant from the EU Commission for the organization to "Promote, Support, Develop EU Business Interests in Canada" EBO: European Business Organizations Worldwide NetworkThe first global network representing the voice of European business abroad. Members in over 51 countries worldwide outside the European Union.2023-2024 board member- representing Canada and North America- working with board members / European Chamber delegates from Australia, Argentina, Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Taiwan, and China- Responsible for membership learning and development, catering to both emerging and established Chambers of commerce in multiple world markets EU Film Festival (EUFF) CanadaCorporate Secretary, 2023/2024Lua Shayenne Dance CompanyLSDC seeks to transform, inspire and educate future generations though the force of dance, rhythms and storytelling rooted in Africanist aesthetics.Corporate Secretary, 2021 - 2023Treasurer, 2020 - 2021Interim-Chair, August - November 2020One Little Goat Theatre CompanyProduction Consultant, Finnegans Wake, 2022/2023/2024 Pan-Canadian Irish Chambers of Commerce (Toronto Representative) The PCICC encourage networking between the regions of Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver; facilitate communication and coordination between Irish businesses throughout Canada and Irish businesses seeking to enter the Canadian market; and work closely with the Embassy of Ireland Ottawa to promote Ireland’s trade priorities.2018-2022 Show less

Canada And Internationally

MC/Moderator- Supporting Women in International Trade: Lessons from Europe and Canada hosted by the Delegation of the EU to Canada with the Belgian Embassy to the Presidency of the European Union. - EU-Canada Business Day 2023 with Bennett Jones and EUCCAN (MC) - McMillan LLP ICBA Business Summit 2023: “CETA and Facilitating Trade Between Ireland and Canada” (moderator: Canada’s Policy on Social Procurement, Bill S211, tariff preference utilization rates and ratification)-… Show more MC/Moderator- Supporting Women in International Trade: Lessons from Europe and Canada hosted by the Delegation of the EU to Canada with the Belgian Embassy to the Presidency of the European Union. - EU-Canada Business Day 2023 with Bennett Jones and EUCCAN (MC) - McMillan LLP ICBA Business Summit 2023: “CETA and Facilitating Trade Between Ireland and Canada” (moderator: Canada’s Policy on Social Procurement, Bill S211, tariff preference utilization rates and ratification)- Ireland-Canada Business Summit at the headquarters of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Dublin Ireland (MC) - Ireland Fund of Canada charity event (TIFF Bell LightBox), with Booker-Prize-Winning author Roddy Doyle (interviewer)Guest Speaker- G7 CETA Success Stories: with UN Women and WE Empower--promoting economic empowerment of women at work through responsible business conduct in G7 countries (panelist) - Board Governance Best Practices: EBO Worldwide Network AGM Brussels (panelist) - Global Irish Diaspora Congress, University College Dublin (speaker)- United Brotherhood of Carpenters National Conference, Canada (speaker)- Women Leading Change: Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver (panelist)- Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (speaker)- Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Edmonton (speaker)- Global Irish Civic Forum, Dublin (panelist) Show less

Toronto Canada

As a consultant to the ICCCTO I:• Fulfilled a vital role as the high profile public face of the organization: hosting a range of events including international business summits, brokering introductions, performing as MC at local and international gatherings, promoting the strength of Canada-Ireland relations• Acted as a liaison between the organization and a variety of external stakeholders, seeking and seizing opportunities to partner, working with leaders in business and… Show more As a consultant to the ICCCTO I:• Fulfilled a vital role as the high profile public face of the organization: hosting a range of events including international business summits, brokering introductions, performing as MC at local and international gatherings, promoting the strength of Canada-Ireland relations• Acted as a liaison between the organization and a variety of external stakeholders, seeking and seizing opportunities to partner, working with leaders in business and government, cultivating long-term strategic partnerships, increasing the organization's effectiveness• Collaborated with the Pan-Canadian Irish Chambers (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver), sharing best practices, seeking new ways of working with and supporting each other's endeavours and strengthening opportunities for economic growth in our communities and between Ireland and Canada Show less

Toronto And International Touring

In my role as Executive Producer, I ensured the following was brought to fruition:MANDATE: We are dedicated to creating, developing, and presenting new or existing theatre work, which explores the shared heritage between Canada and Ireland. VISION: Provoking tiny revolutions within.• Produced critically acclaimed Canadian and World Premieres with the following results: NOW Magazine: "thrillingly theatrical”; Classic FM: “absorbing theatre rendered with exquisite… Show more In my role as Executive Producer, I ensured the following was brought to fruition:MANDATE: We are dedicated to creating, developing, and presenting new or existing theatre work, which explores the shared heritage between Canada and Ireland. VISION: Provoking tiny revolutions within.• Produced critically acclaimed Canadian and World Premieres with the following results: NOW Magazine: "thrillingly theatrical”; Classic FM: “absorbing theatre rendered with exquisite care”;CBC: “inventive and imaginative”; The Toronto Star: "explodes from the stage”; The Globe and Mail: “the lasting impression…is potent”; NOW Magazine Top Ten Theatre Artists Show less

Executive Programs: "Getting It Done" What Makes An Effective Executive (Certificate Program)

Master'S Degree, Gender Studies: Humanities, With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Graduate Rep. TA Bursary

Hon. Ba, Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Equity Issues Committee, Victoria College; Advisory Committee for the Selection of a New Principal; Don.

Digital Strategy And Communications Management (Certificate Program)