GOVERNOR Phil Murphy often collaborates with his wife Tammy Snyder for political initiatives.
Aside from her title as New Jersey's First Lady, she has years of civic experience serving her community.
Who is Phil Murphy's wife Tammy Snyder Murphy?
Born on August 5, 1965, Tammy Snyder Murphy is an American financier and politician from Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Following her graduation from the University of Virginia, Snyder began working as a financier at Goldman Sachs.
On November 7, 2017, Snyder became New Jersey's First Lady when her husband Phil Murphy was elected governor; they were sworn in on January 16, 2018.
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"We’re kind of a little bit of a team and we always have been," she said of their work together.
Snyder told Politico: "I honestly haven’t really focused on what many first ladies do, and maybe that’s because I’ve just had my head down.
"I know I want to help Phil and I think there’s so much to do in New Jersey.
"I don’t want to spread myself so thin that I can’t be effective."
In addition to her abovementioned role, her other positions have included:
- Secretary and charter member of The Climate Reality Action Fund
- Honorary Chair of the New Jersey Council on the Green Economy
- Chair of New Start New Jersey
How did Phil meet Tammy?
In 1987, Phil and Tammy started crossing paths when they began working for Goldman Sachs.
Although they became acquainted with one another, they didn't date until 1993.
At the time, Tammy reached out to Phil to offer her condolences about the latter's late brother.
After they got back in contact, the two had dinner together and started dating.
Shortly following their reconnection, they tied the knot in 1994.
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Phil and Tammy have four children together; a daughter named Emma, and three sons Josh, Charlie, and Sam.
When did Tammy announce her campaign for Senator?
On November 15, 2023, Snyder announced her campaign for the US Senate held by Bob Menendez.
Regarding her choice to run, Snyder explained to the New Jersey Globe: "I’m running because I literally believe that our families and our kids deserve better.
"Over the last six years, we’ve really worked hard here in New Jersey to make this a better place to live, and a better place to work and to raise a family.
"I think a senator needs to know and care about the issues on the ground impacting their state. I can absolutely check that box.
"I think they need to understand that public service is about the people, and not yourself. I can also check that box."
She added: "And I think that they need to have the grit and the determination to solve problems that are facing their constituents, some of our very biggest challenges.
"And I would say to you, you can check that box, too.
"I have personally had a career in finance and worked internationally for years, and as First Lady I’ve been a problem solver who gets results for New Jersey families.
"So I not only have my own policy portfolio, but I have the grit and determination to get results, and I’m not a Washington D.C. insider."
