Michael Murray

Senior Account Executive

Michael is a communications strategist from the diverse and beautiful landscape of southern California who understands the value of walking the talk, and believes that culture is the key to bringing about radical social change. He approaches his work with a natural curiosity for the world around him and a fierce drive that pushes him to go above and beyond to bring about the change he wants to see in society. With a passion for progressive movements, environmental conservation, racial equality and human rights, Michael always becomes an invaluable part of Spitfire’s client work.

At Spitfire, Michael works on a range of issues including launching the first-of-its-kind collaborative approach to funding at the intersection of disability and technology, working to end mass incarceration through cultural shifts, supporting LGBTQIA2S+ activists in bringing a new meaning to “party with a purpose,” and putting together a one-of-a-kind 10-day community experience centered around giving power to the people featuring artwork from renowned artists, musicians and activists like Shepard Fairey and Aja Monet. Through his work he has built up a multi-faceted toolbox including convening coordination, coalition building, media analysis and advocacy tactics among many others.

Before coming to Spitfire, Michael worked with various levels of government — from California state legislators to members of the U.S. Congress — both at home and on Capitol Hill where he assisted the head of the Congressional Black Caucus in passing the Emmett Till Antilynching Act.

Michael graduated from the University of California at Riverside with a B.A. in political science, where he learned the skills necessary to implement social change and fuel the fire of activism ignited during his younger years. When not at work you’ll find him exploring the great outdoors, surfing one of California's many beautiful beaches or rock climbing, experiencing Los Angeles' vibrant live music scene or reading a good book when the outdoors is less accommodating.