Priscilla J. Murphy is a passionate leader who has an extensive history of serving Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated on the local, regional, and national levels. A member since 2002, Ms. Murphy has held several positions in the organization, including President of Tau Eta Chapter of Wilmington, DE from 2003-2007, Assistant Northeast Regional Director from 2006-2010, National Secretary from 2009-2013, National 1st Vice President from 2013-2017, and currently as the 21st National President of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated.

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     Ms. Murphy is the Founder and current CEO of Nylex Educational & Counseling Services Inc.  Her private practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware, where she practices as a board-certified counselor.  In her capacity as President of Nylex Counseling, Ms. Murphy is a Human Resource trainer and facilitator for the 3M Company and provides training for Health Advocate companies throughout the state of Delaware. Ms. Murphy has given numerous presentations and workshops on various topics related to women’s health issues, depression in men, leadership training, gambling, and motivational public speaking. She currently facilitates a women’s gambling support group for the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems.

Ms. Murphy is a motivational speaker and conducts seminars in schools, businesses, and other venues both public and private.  She has a dynamic presentation style, and each seminar is developed personally for the organization or group participants. She graduated from Wilmington University with a dual Master’s Degree in Community Counseling and Education. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Widener University and her Diploma in Nursing from Bryn Mawr School of Nursing.

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     Ms. Murphy started her career as a Registered Nurse. During her career as a Registered Nurse, she has distinguished herself as a dedicated provider in the health field. Ms. Murphy practiced nursing for 31 years before following her heart and moving into the field of counseling in 1999. She works tirelessly to make her clients understand that they have a voice and their life can change. She is a strong advocate for individuals dealing with mental health issues.

Ms. Murphy is a member of the American Counseling Association, American Nurses Association, National Negro Council of Women, Delaware Professional Counseling Association, Past Executive Director for Delaware Professional Counseling Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.  She initiated the establishment of the Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society for counselors at Wilmington University and is a member of the Delta Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society for Counselors. Ms. Murphy also served a five-year term as grant reviewer for the National Advisory Center for Health Care Strategies Inc. for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, where she worked to improve care for children with asthma.