Dermot Murphy

Dermot Murphy is program director of OptImpact, leading the development and execution of the OptImpact system, an initiative aimed at harnessing technology and innovation for sustainable social impact. Dermot has over 10 years of experience in impact investing and grant making while leading Halloran Philanthropies Mid-Atlantic grant and Impact Investments program, where he committed catalytic capital in the form of patient, flexible and risk-tolerant investments. The focus of the majority of these investments supported community development, climate solutions, social entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and social innovation.