United WE Donor Feature: D.I. Murphy
“I’m thankful for the changes that have come about since I was in the workforce but we still have a lot of work to do”.
When D.I. Murphy decided to become a Changemaker for United WE in 2020, she said it was an easy decision. Ms. Murphy has been a donor to United WE since 2014 and knew becoming a Changemaker, United WE’s group of loyal donors that make monthly donations, was the right step. She said, “I don’t even notice that $10 coming out of my account every month but I realize that it is going to a cause I believe in.”
Ms. Murphy, (Dodie to her friends and family) has a fascinating story and has seen her share of change and empowerment for women since her career in government, highlighted by her tenure with Governor Teasdale in the 70’s and 80’s. She will tell you she has dealt with a host of issues with gender equity in her professional career, education and personal experiences. She has been retired for many years, yet she offered a piece of advice to women of all ages that never outdates—"be open to constantly learning and encouraging the allies in your lives to do the same. Above all, “do not accept anyone putting you down, even jokingly.”
Ms. Murphy said, “I’m thankful for the changes that have come about since I was in the workforce, but we still have a lot of work to do”. “I am 100% behind the work that United WE is doing”.
We invite you to join Ms. Murphy and become a Changemaker today! A gift of any size, automatically charged monthly, is an easy and affordable way to empower women. For questions or more information on other ways to give and volunteer, contact Robyn Kollar, Director of Annual Giving at agd@united-we.org or 816.988.2006.