Cate Murphy

Cate Murphy currently serves as the Vice President of Marketing and Client Engagement for Samaritan, a leader in volunteer management software. She is responsible for several areas of business development and growth, and most recently is the driving creator of Samaritan’s Education Department where she has focused her extensive research on volunteer management curriculum, best practices, and field engagement. In her enhanced responsibilities, Cate is building strategic partnerships across the globe to synergize healthcare volunteerism within the human experience framework. She is a widely sought after motivational and educational speaker having presented nationally at The Beryl Institute, AHVRP, the Society for Healthcare Volunteer Leaders (SHVL), as well as several state and regional associations in diverse markets. Considered a subject matter expert, she is known for her humor, relatability, and real-world application teaching style, and is honored to currently serve on The Beryl Institute Solution Providers Board since 2021. She is also part of the global Strategic Advisor Board for The Beryl Institute.

Cate is also a life-long volunteer who works with grief groups at her local hospitals for parents who have lost infants at birth or after NICU placement. She also works with the Utah Coalition for Protecting Childhood in conjunction with the State of Utah Strengthening Families initiative. Cate is a certified trainer for the evidence-based protective factors tools spearheaded by the National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds. Her 25+ career in strategic development and operations allows for a wide range of skills to help adults and children regain their lives after loss.