Ms. Garr is a past President of the Metropolitan Washington Bankers Group, a membership organization comprised of community development officers from financial institutions in the Washington metropolitan area. Under her leadership the Group founded the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, a nonprofit advocacy group comprised of financial institutions, community based organizations, government agencies and other stakeholders concerned about the production and preservation of affordable housing in Northern Virginia. In addition to her industry efforts.

Muriel serves on numerous boards and committees of organizations focused on financial empowerment, homeownership, community and economic development. Her current board and committee service includes: Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation; FSC First Bankers Task Force; Academy of Finance Board of Advisors; and Operation HOPE Northeastern Regional Board of Directors.

In addition, Muriel is the radio-host of two radio programs airing on Sirius XM 141 and DCRadio.GOV: Beyond The Bling – Financial Wisdom For Women and Champagne and Credit – The Pathway To The Middle Class