Marsha E. Murray, Esq.
Deputy Director Office of Business Opportunity.
Marsha E. Murray, Esq. is the Deputy Director for the City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity. Since joining the Office of Business Opportunity in 2012, Marsha has led comprehensive updates to the City’s business diversity program and has been integral in expanding the suite of services the organization provides to ensure small businesses, particularly women and minority-owned businesses, fully participate not only in local contracting opportunities but have access to the resources necessary to grow their businesses globally. Marsha has also served on national and international panels advocating for the continued support and development of small businesses. Prior to joining the City of Houston, Marsha served as legal counsel to New York City government for 10 years.
Marsha E. Murray, Esq. is the Deputy Director for the City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity. Since joining the Office of Business Opportunity in 2012, Marsha has led comprehensive updates to the City’s business diversity program and has been integral in expanding the suite of services the organization provides to ensure small businesses, particularly women and minority-owned businesses, fully participate not only in local contracting opportunities but have access to the resources necessary to grow their businesses globally. Marsha has also served on national and international panels advocating for the continued support and development of small businesses. Prior to joining the City of Houston, Marsha served as legal counsel to New York City government for 10 years.
Marsha has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Spanish from Colgate University and a Law degree from Villanova University School of Law. She is a graduate of the Center for Houston’s Future Business/Civic Leadership Forum and an advisory board member of the World Chamber of Commerce. Marsha recently earned a National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators Certified Global Business Professional designation.