Fresh Faces of Philanthropy 2025: Mamie Murphy

Profession: Growth leader in health care services

Nonprofit: Swan Ball

For Mamie Murphy, community service runs deep — eight generations deep, to be exact. A Nashville native and health care leader, Mamie has turned her lifelong love for her city into meaningful action through over a decade of service with the iconic Swan Ball.

Growing up, Mamie watched her mother chair the Swan Ball in 2005 and admired the legacy of founder Jane Dudley. “Her devotion, and that of so many volunteers, inspired me in a way I’ll never forget,” Mamie reflects. Since 2014, Mamie has worn nearly every volunteer hat the organization offers, from dance committee chair to her current role as auction party chair for 2025.

Juggling a demanding career in health care, volunteer leadership and motherhood hasn’t slowed Mamie down — it’s sharpened her. “I’m highly motivated, and I thrive when managing multiple roles,” she says. “But I’ve also learned to pace myself, stay grounded and align my energy where it counts.”

Mamie credits the Swan Ball for enriching Nashville’s cultural and philanthropic fabric — and enhancing her personally. “The friendships I’ve formed through this organization are lifelong,” she says. “It’s taught me perseverance, the power of generosity and the beauty of community.”

As a growth leader in health care, Mamie brings strategy and heart to every endeavor. Her straightforward, focused and collaborative leadership style has made her an asset to the Swan Ball’s evolving mission. “I hope the organization continues to stay nimble, adapting to Nashville’s changing needs while staying true to its legacy,” she says.

When asked what keeps her coming back year after year, she doesn’t hesitate: “The people and the impact.” That’s why Mamie Murphy is a Fresh Face of Philanthropy — she’s bright, bold and building a better Nashville.