Marjan Ghafourpour Philhour

Marjan Philhour’s career spans over two decades in government, politics, private consulting and community advocacy. As President of Philhour & Associates, she leads the firm’s outreach and strategy in serving clients that range from campaigns to non profit organizations to Fortune 500 companies.
Marjan spent years on Capitol Hill serving as a legislative aide to key Members of Congress. Her areas of expertise included women’s issues, health, labor, and the environment, through which she was able to advocate for policies with a national impact.
After her time in DC, Marjan returned home to California where she held senior staff positions in the Governor Gray Davis Administration during the historic energy crisis. Her background in legislative advocacy and crisis management continues to enrich her perspective and ability to provide strategic advice as a consultant, strategist, and community organizer.
Over the past ten years, Marjan has grown a practice which takes a holistic approach to client campaigns and projects, offering services ranging from fundraising to strategic advice to effective external relations and outreach.
In 2011, Marjan was selected as one of the Most Influential Filipina Women in the United States, an honor bestowed by the Filipina Women’s Network. The award is presented to individuals for exceptional work in their fields of expertise and for their inspiring leadership and achievements in the American workplace and in their communities. Marjan is committed to “building the bench” of women in politics and business and speaks on topics ranging from women’s representation in government to integrating professional goals into daily life.
Marjan graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in political science.