Tammy Murphy

Tammy Murphy (née Snyder; born August 5, 1965) is an American financier who has been the First Lady of New Jersey since 2018. She is also the chair of professional women's soccer team NJ/NY Gotham FC, which she co-owns with her husband, the 56th Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy. Prior to her political and sports executive roles, Murphy was a banker for Goldman Sachs. Early life and education Tammy Murphy was born Tammy Snyder in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Her parents, Edward and Jean, owned car dealerships. Edward was Jewish. She attended the University of Virginia, graduating in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and English. Career After graduating, Murphy went to work in finance for Goldman Sachs. Murphy's time working for Goldman Sachs included a stint in London. Since 2014 she has been chair of New Start New Jersey, a group she founded with her husband, Phil Murphy. She was appointed to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors in 2015. Political activity Murphy grew up a Republican. She made donations to Republican candidates, including George W. Bush and the New Jersey Republican Party. She changed political party in the mid-2000s based on her stances on issues such as abortion, gun control, and the environment. Her husband, Phil Murphy, became the Democratic National Committee's finance chair in 2006. Al Gore recruited her to be a founding member of the environmental group The Climate Reality Project.