As for so many Americans, the attacks on 9/11 were a turning point for Caitlin Murray.
“I was motivated to enter politics as a high school sophomore. Watching the second of two airliners smash into the trade towers proved to be a life changing event for me,” Caitlin writes. “From that point on, I wanted to learn as much as I could about the world around me and, in particular, my country.”
Caitlin graduated from Florida State and has worked for Fowler White Boggs, the Republican Party of Florida, Senator JD Alexander, Dorothy Hukill for State Senate, and Sen. Jeff Brandes. When beginning a project or campaign, Caitlin looks for a network or coalition to get the job done. Although she is a strong advocate for team work, she also does not shy away from leadership.
“Throw off negative energy and comments while learning from both set-backs and successes,” Caitlin writes. Admiring her many trusted mentors as well as Margaret Thatcher, Abigail Adams and Jeb Bush, Caitlin has learned that every experience is its own lesson, and that to survive in politics one needs to develop “thick skin”.
Last Facebook post from /caitlin.murray.547: “On my way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to sing.”
I am 27 years-young.
I live in (Tallahassee) … Am from (Townsend, MA) …. I went to school (FSU). I hope to visit (Ireland) soon enough.
I was motivated to enter politics as a high school sophomore. Watching the second of two airliners smash into the trade towers proved to be a life changing event for me. From that point on, I wanted to learn as much as I could about the world around me and, in particular, my country.
One principle I always put above politics is… Family first.
Person or people who gave me my first shot: Mac Stipanovich, Jim Magill, & Kim McGlynn
I’ve already worked for/on: Fowler White Boggs, The Republican Party of Florida, Senator JD Alexander, Dorothy Hukill for State Senate District 8 Campaign, & Senator Jeff Brandes.
When I begin a project or first work on a campaign, I look for… a network or coalition necessary to get the job done efficiently and effectively. I am a strong advocate for team work but also trust in my ability to lead.
I’ve been blessed to have these people as my mentors: My Mom & Dad and Patty Harrison (former aide to Senator JD Alexander and current aide to Senator Wilton Simpson)
The people I most admire in politics are: Margaret Thatcher, Abigail Adams, Jeb Bush, JD Alexander, and, my current boss, Jeff Brandes
One lesson I’ve already learned is… The lessons I have learned is that every experience is its own lesson and I have been supported by great teachers. Also, in politics and in life you need to develop “thick skin”. Throw off negative energy and comments while learning from both set-backs and successes.
If I wasn’t working in politics, I’d be working in (which field)… Party Planning J
In ten years, you’ll read about me… still on the SaintPetersBlog
You can connect with me via Facebook, Twitter, or at the office.
