About Us
Photo courtesy of NWDSA and Jodi Collins of Urban Photography
Celia Murphey
Celia Murphey is a Portland native who graduated from the University of Oregon and later earned her master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She worked as a rehabilitation counselor with injured works; and has been an account executive, human resources generalist and manager in the insurance industry for 20 years. Celia is a full-time mom to three children, one of whom was born with Down syndrome. This has driven Celia’s interest in promoting awareness of the disability community, including early intervention and the needs for safe housing in a dignified, independent setting.
