Guide Dogs for the Blind
Beth McMurphy is an experienced professional with a diverse background in development, education, and library services. Currently serving as a Senior Development Associate at Guide Dogs for the Blind since September 2020, Beth previously held roles including Development Associate and Development Assistant at the same organization. Beth’s prior experience includes collaborating with students at Tinkering School, coordinating library transitions at Mark Day School, directing regional tutoring at Nurturing Wisdom Tutoring, and various teaching positions in technology and literacy. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of San Francisco and completed coursework toward a Master's in Library and Information Science at San Jose State University.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Established in 1942, GDB is the largest Guide Dog school in North America and continues its dedication to quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates. Our programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. GDB receives no government funds. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them. GDB is headquartered in San Rafael, California, with a second campus in Boring, Oregon. More than 12,500 teams have graduated from our program, and there are approximately 2,200 active teams in the field currently. VISION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs. MISSION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives through exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities.