Murphey, Cynthia Kiser

Cynthia Kiser Murphey was the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino until May 2020. She worked at the New York-New York for twelve years, first joining the company in Human Resources for the Mirage, then moving to the MGM Grand when it opened 1992 as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. She started the MGM Resort Corporate University program as well as the onsite childcare program while at MGM Resorts.

Cynthia attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in Hotel Administration. She also served as an adjunct professor and was named UNLV's "Alumna of the Year" in 2008. She currently sits on the board of a number of charitable trusts and entities.

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Kiser Murphey, Cynthia. “LinkedIn of Cynthia Kiser Murphey.” LinkedIn, May 2020. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-kiser-murphey-5427b6120.

“WLC Las Vegas: Past Speakers.” MGM Resorts Foundation: Women's Leadership Conference, August 2019. http://www.mgmresortsfoundation.org/womensleadershipconference/speakers/c_kisermurphey.aspx.