Adriana Murphy is the head of school at St. Elizabeth’s School, a K–8 day school that specializes in academic excellence and intentional inclusivity in Denver, Colorado. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Murphy brings strategic vision and a deep understanding of how to build and sustain nimble school cultures. A respected voice in independent education, Murphy serves as a trustee for the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), a faculty member for the NAIS Aspiring Heads Institute, and a thought-leader on topics such as hiring, compensation and organizational change.