Patsy Murphy is the Executive Director of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) located in Westbrook, Maine. Since arriving at the ARLGP in 2010, she has led the organization’s growth with over twenty-five years of nonprofit experience and business acumen. Collaboration with high levels of enthusiasm and a drive to achieve results through donor engagement and community outreach is the hallmark of the League.

Patsy’s leadership as a persistent animal welfare advocate is enhanced by serving on the board of directors for Maine Humane. She is a current Member of the Maine State Bar and has presented animal welfare issues at bar conferences. She has served as a Guardian Ad Litem and an adjunct instructor for law and ethics. Patsy earned a law degree from WMU-Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan and holds a B.S. degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine.

Patsy participates in various statewide committees and work groups to improve the quality of life for pets, people, and underserved populations in Maine.

She resides in Portland, Maine and shares her home with her husband and two cats. As well as many foster dogs, puppies, cats and kittens who need time outside of the shelter. Patsy has fostered hundreds of animals during her time at the ARLGP.