Meet the Team
Passionate advocates for strategic social impact.
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Principal + Founder
Courtney’s professional journey embodies the evolving spirit of service in our dynamic world. Her career ignited as an Investigator for Child Protective Services in North Georgia, a role that instilled a deep commitment to public service. This fervor led her to become a New York City Teaching Fellow, where she earned a Master’s in Special Education from Pace University while teaching high school students facing emotional and physical trauma.
Courtney’s dedication did not stop in the classroom, she volunteered with education empowerment nonprofits in Brooklyn, NYC, and Uganda, championing education access. Upon meeting her husband, an active-duty Army service member, a new chapter began, shifting her focus from education to nonprofit development.
Courtney’s remarkable journey is underscored by her credentials, including a Nonprofit Management graduate certificate from the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels School of Government, attaining and maintaining the Certified Fundraising Executive certification, and most recently a graduate of Syracuse University's VWISE program through the Institute for Veteran and Military Families. Additionally, she’s an advisory board member for Project Recover, a member of CHIEF, and a Soldier and Family Readiness Group Senior Advisor.
For over 15 years, Courtney has been at the forefront of the social impact space, advancing its most crucial missions: raising awareness, fostering empowerment, and driving change through authentic leadership. As the prior Chief Development Officer for Travis Manion Foundation and Founder of Catalyst Impact Solutions, she is a change agent. Courtney is a national speaker around Veterans issues, military family life and living for your authentic self. In the midst of her inspiring career, Courtney finds joy in living life as mom to three spirited boys, watching SEC football, and using humor to bring people together to break barriers.
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Lead Advisor
As a Navy spouse of over 20 years and mother of three, Tonya Murphy understands the power of resilience, adaptability, and building strong communities wherever life takes you.
Tonya is the Lead Advisor for Catalyst Impact Solutions, a social impact and strategy consultancy dedicated to supporting nonprofits. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, she brings a unique combination of strategic development expertise and grassroots community engagement to help organizations amplify their impact.
Her career spans from building the first partnerships team at a $12 million nonprofit organization to moderating webinars that reached audiences of over 1,000 individuals across multiple platforms. Tonya has led trainings and speaking engagements on mental wellness, educational resources, and community support for both corporate and community-based audiences, consistently empowering others to build confidence and create meaningful change.
Recognized for her leadership and community impact, Tonya was honored as a member of the 2024 Mighty 25 class by Recurrent Ventures, which celebrates military connected individuals making significant contributions to their communities and careers. She was also named the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Navy Spouse of the Year, an award that recognizes outstanding military spouses who demonstrate exceptional community service and leadership.
As both a strategic consultant and executive coach, Tonya partners with nonprofit leaders and community organizations to develop sustainable growth strategies, build meaningful partnerships, and create lasting social impact. Her approach is grounded in the belief that the strongest solutions emerge when we work collaboratively within and across sectors.