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Laura Gonzalez-Murphy
Director, NYS Immigration Policy and Research at NY Department of State
Dr. Laura Valeria Gonzalez-Murphy is the Executive Director of the New York State Office for New Americans at the NY Department of State.12 She has held this position since April 2022.2 Prior to this role, she served as the Director of Immigration Policy and Research at the New York State Department of State from September 2018 to May 2022.2
Dr. Gonzalez-Murphy has extensive experience in immigration policy and research:
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She led the design and implementation of initiatives to ameliorate the impact of federal immigration policies, such as Governor Cuomo's Golden Door program and the Ramirez June Navigator.1
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She oversaw the operation of the Office for New Americans' network of service providers and implemented NaturalizeNY, a public-private partnership aimed at reducing financial barriers to citizenship.1
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As an Empire State Fellow from 2013 to 2015, she assisted in program administration, promoted anti-human trafficking campaigns, and served as the Department's Language Access Coordinator.2
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She has been a consultant on immigration policy issues for organizations like the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars and the Mexican Congress.3
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Dr. Gonzalez-Murphy has also held academic positions, including Research Assistant Professor at Rockefeller College, SUNY Albany, where she taught courses on foreign policy, immigration, human rights, and Latin American politics.3
In 2016, she was honored with the Mujeres Destacadas Award, recognizing prominent Latina women for their achievements and contributions.3
