Founder

Heather Moran is a nonprofit leader, strategist, and advocacy speaker with over two decades of professional experience driving equity across business, health, workforce, and economic sectors. A proven innovator, Heather has led teams to develop and execute transformative strategies that empower patients and communities while delivering measurable impact.

Her extensive expertise spans nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, program development, and advocacy training, with a focus on creating sustainable solutions that address systemic inequities. Heather’s career is defined by a commitment to collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and building initiatives that inspire change and foster equity across diverse sectors.

After years of collaborating with diverse non-profit organizations, it became evident that many face common challenges in navigating complex leadership dynamics, effectively leveraging the talents of their boards, fostering innovation, and building sustainable funding streams. These experiences shaped the vision for Core Advocacy Group, inspiring a commitment to empower organizations with the tools and strategies needed to overcome these obstacles and achieve their full potential.

Heather Moran, M.Ed.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Nonprofit Leadership: Over 20 years leading mission-driven organizations to achieve equitable outcomes in health, workforce, and economic sectors.

  • Advocacy Expertise: Designed and led innovative advocacy training programs for patients, healthcare professionals, and community outreach.

  • Fundraising Success: Secured major funding through creative strategies, including galas, peer-to-peer campaigns, and cause marketing.

  • Strategic Impact: Spearheaded programs in chronic disease prevention, healthy aging, and substance use recovery, setting industry benchmarks.

  • Collaboration and Partnerships: Cultivated strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders to enhance programs and expand impact.

  • Public Awareness: Led campaigns and outreach initiatives improving access to resources and raising awareness in underserved areas.

  • Inspirational Speaker: Speaker and panelist on advocacy, nonprofit innovation, and community health.

  • Education and Certifications: Holds a Master’s in Education and multiple credentials in leadership, wellness, and healthcare coaching.

Amplify Your Voice, Empower Your Impact

Success has no boundaries when driven by a mission and a love for what you do. Challenges become opportunities, overcome through innovation, collaboration, and hard work. In the end, the rewards are limitless, both within and beyond.

Heather Moran

Two people are engaged in a brainstorming session in front of a whiteboard filled with diagrams and sticky notes. One person is writing on the board, while the other is seated and observing. Sunlight streams through a window, casting light onto the scene.
Two people are engaged in a brainstorming session in front of a whiteboard filled with diagrams and sticky notes. One person is writing on the board, while the other is seated and observing. Sunlight streams through a window, casting light onto the scene.

Advocacy

Advocacy is using your voice to spark change and break barriers across borders.