Kathleen Murphy
About Kathleen Murphy
Kathleen Murphy is the Deputy Director of Investigations and Safety Oversight at MBTA, with extensive experience in various roles within the organization since 2003.
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Kathleen Murphy is the Deputy Director of Investigations and Safety Oversight at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). She has held this position since 2020.
Current Role at MBTA
Kathleen Murphy currently serves as the Deputy Director of Investigations and Safety Oversight at MBTA. In this role, she is responsible for the oversight of safety and investigative functions within the organization. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations and leading investigations into incidents to improve safety protocols.
Previous Roles at MBTA
Before her current role, Kathleen Murphy held several key positions at MBTA. From 2018 to 2020, she served as Superintendent in the Greater Boston Area. Prior to that, she was a Heavy Rail Instructor from 2008 to 2018. She also worked as a Heavy Rail Official from 2007 to 2008, and as a Motorperson Heavy Rail from 2003 to 2007.
Career at MBTA
Kathleen Murphy has had a long-standing career at MBTA, starting from her role as Motorperson Heavy Rail in 2003, advancing through various positions including Heavy Rail Official, Heavy Rail Instructor, Superintendent, and now Deputy Director of Investigations and Safety Oversight. Her extensive experience within the organization underscores her deep understanding of MBTA’s operations and safety standards.