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Moriah Candler, B.S., CPC

Program Manager

Moriah brings her experience coaching and mentoring to empower the young adults of Echo Springs to envision and work toward their goals. She is a collaborator who builds inclusive spaces where young adults can innovate and challenge themselves to create their own future.

At Echo Springs

Moriah moved to this area and joined Echo Springs in the fall of 2024 as the Program Manager. She enjoys building relationships with the students and families of Echo Springs as they journey together. She is committed to her own learning and growth and brings those experiences into her work. She aims to provide consistency and structure in a warm and joyful environment.

Background/Experience

Moriah completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a goal of creating a youth horsemanship program. After graduation, she was given the opportunity to build a year-round horsemanship program. The program focused on building student’s physical and emotional regulation, coordination, and confidence through their horsemanship journey. She worked with students ages 2 to 75 through individual and group lessons, summer internships, volunteering, and an accredited PE class for a local high school. She spent 7 years running this program and celebrating students as they overcame challenges and learned to be better leaders and communicators with their horses and those around them.

Moriah spent the next 7 years of her career with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She was the Program Director for their mentoring programs, leading out in child safety, volunteer screening, and mentor and family coaching. She oversaw the creation of the innovative Career Mentoring Exploration program, which connected high school students with mentors at local businesses in architecture, finance, or technology and culminated in students having the opportunity for paid internships, scholarships, and even a visit with US Senator Patty Murray!

Interests

Moriah enjoys spending time with friends and family. You’ll find her playing tabletop board games, enjoying a good cup of tea and conversation, or staying active with yoga, hiking with her dogs, and riding her horse. She also likes exploring new places, traveling, and reading.

Fun Fact

In addition to her horse, Moriah has a miniature horse named Mr. Chocolate Chip who is trained to pull a cart and will do just about anything for a treat.