Tiffany Murphy is a proud mother of 2 adult children, Grafton, and Daja . A native of Chicago, Tiffany attended Jackson State University for two years before returning home to begin a career at Bank of America. Her life changed forever on September 11, 2001, while working at the bank during the terrorist attacks. After being evacuated from the building that morning, Tiffany began reflecting deeply on her purpose and made a promise to herself: before leaving this world, she would discover her purpose and dedicate her life to helping others discover theirs.

That life-changing moment launched Tiffany into a journey of service and advocacy. She began working as a transportation aide for special needs students with Chicago Public Schools while also serving part-time as a parent coordinator for ACT College Prep, a charter school on Chicago’s west side.

In 2007, Tiffany was introduced to Be Strong Families through her first Parent Café experience. What began as a single invitation quickly became a calling. Inspired by the transformative conversations and mutual support she witnessed among parents, Tiffany became passionate about bringing Parent Cafés to communities across Chicago’s west side. She partnered closely with Be Strong Families staff, recruiting and engaging countless parents and caregivers while helping families build stronger connections through the Protective Factors framework.

Tiffany later became a consultant for Be Strong Families, facilitating Birth Parent, Foster Parent, and Youth Cafés. On November 6, 2016—her birthday—she made the life-changing decision to fully dedicate herself to the organization and leave her 10-year career with Chicago Public Schools. She joined Be Strong Families as an Office Manager and Birth Parent Services Provider and quickly emerged as a trusted leader within the organization.

In July 2019, Tiffany was promoted to a full-time Training and Technical Assistance Provider. Today, Tiffany serves as a Training Manager for Be Strong Families, traveling across the United States and internationally to train professionals, parents, caregivers, and youth in transformative engagement practices through Parent Cafés and other strength-based models. Known for her passion, authenticity, and ability to create meaningful connections, Tiffany continues to empower communities through courageous conversations, healing-centered engagement, and family leadership. 

Through every training, Café, and partnership, Tiffany continues to live out the purpose she discovered years ago: helping others find strength, connection, and hope within themselves and their communities.

“When my mom passed, I thought family no longer existed for me outside of my son and dog. But I know now Family is not just Kai and Grafton, it’s Be Strong Families.”