Mary Beth Ballard Murray

Mary Beth Murray possesses extensive experience in development, communications, and patient advocacy, currently serving as the Director of Development and Communications at Grace Cafe Inc. since January 2024. Previously, Mary Beth held roles as a Patient Advocate at both the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute and Photocure. Additional experience includes Director of Development at the Art Center of the Bluegrass, along with marketing management at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, where direct response fundraising was emphasized. Mary Beth's early career at Vanderbilt University involved several positions, including Associate Director of Planned Giving and Coordinator roles in graduate admissions. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor’s in English and Journalism from Wake Forest University.