Preceded by John Mica Website House website Spouse Sean Murphy | Political party Democratic Nationality American | |
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Full Name Đặng Thị Ngọc Dung Born September 16, 1978 (age 38)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ( 1978-09-16 ) Residence Winter Park, Florida, U.S. Alma mater College of William & Mary (B.A.)
Georgetown University (M.S.) Occupation Professor, business consultant, national security specialist Office Representative (D-FL 7th District) since 2017 Education Georgetown University (2002–2004), College of William & Mary (1996–2000) Similar John Mica, Val Demings, Darren Soto, Brian Mast, Patrick Murphy Profiles | ||
Rep stephanie murphy supports bill to help entrepreneurs
Stephanie Murphy (born Đặng Thị Ngọc Dung; September 16, 1978) is an American business consultant, professor, and politician from the state of Florida. A member of the Democratic Party, she is a member of the United States House of Representatives for Florida's 7th congressional district, having defeated incumbent John Mica in 2016.
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- Rep stephanie murphy supports bill to help entrepreneurs
- Rep stephanie murphy fights to protect key provision of affordable care act
- Early life
- Career
- Tenure
- Committee assignments
- Personal life
- References
Rep stephanie murphy fights to protect key provision of affordable care act
Early life
Stephanie Murphy was born "Đặng Thị Ngọc Dung" on September 16, 1978, in Ho Chi Minh City. Her family left a Vietnamese refugee camp by boat when she was six months old, in 1979. Their boat ran out of fuel and they were rescued by the United States Navy while at sea. They settled in Northern Virginia, where she grew up. Her parents worked both day and night jobs to support their family.
With the help of Pell Grants and student loans, Murphy attended the College of William & Mary, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. She then went to Georgetown University, graduating with a Master of Science degree in foreign service.
Career
After the September 11 attacks, Murphy went to work for the United States Department of Defense as a national security specialist. She worked as an executive on investment efforts and government affairs initiatives at Sungate Capital in Winter Park, Florida, and as a business professor at Rollins College.
Murphy declared her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for Florida's 7th congressional district in the 2016 elections. She ran against incumbent Republican John Mica in the general election on November 8, 2016. She was endorsed by President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Murphy defeated John Mica, receiving 51% of the vote. Murphy is the first Vietnamese-American woman elected to the United States Congress.
Tenure
Rep. Murphy was sworn into office on January 3, 2017. She is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition. She urges the FBI to investigate various bomb threats against Jewish facilities.
Committee assignments
Personal life
Murphy and her husband, Sean, have two children.