Cindy Larson Moura

Helping you grow wild ideas into winning strategies

Hello! In case we've never met, here's a bit about me. Throughout the course of my more than 35 year career and multiple volunteer endeavors I have:

Raised more than $350 million philanthropic, corporate and government dollars
Helped devise and operationalize successful growth strategies for projects and organizations
Supported the founding of new non-profit organizations, the rollout of new initiatives and the launch of small businesses
Advised government leaders on data driven policy, strategic systems change and impactful resource deployment
Helped envision and bring to life transformative, amazing indoor and outdoor spaces for young children
Advocated for change at all levels of government and in my own backyard
Shepherded groundbreaking studies and developed transformative resource materials and training programs
Stabilized and grown organizations, consistently exceeding all strategic goals and objectives
Created nationally recognized programs that have served as replicable models across America
Organized and implemented effective capital campaigns

I am excited to use both my skill and my passion to help bring your ideas to life. My eclectic background as an executive, leader, teacher, mentor, business owner, counselor, writer, community builder, and project manager will support you well in your goals. As a life-long New Englander I am especially focused on working on community centered initiatives close to home in the Northeast. I will serve as your primary contact throughout all work but can leverage the expertise of an array of other professionals to optimize project goals.

Passion Areas

Amazing Spaces for Children

My rich understanding of child development, coupled with coursework in architecture, design and real estate has yielded an eclectic but intuitive understanding of the space needs of young children in care and educational settings. I am especially passionate about creating spaces that encourage interaction with nature. Dig in on some of the resources I have created for early learning spaces below.

Review nationally published resources i have authored here

Gardening for Change

My passion for building back habitat right at home led to the launch of ‘Prickly Ed's Cactus Patch’, a business I co-founded with my husband in 2020. I have deep roots in organic, wildlife centered gardening and am on a mission to change the way we approach landscaping for the greater good. If you share this passion let's connect and discuss how I can help you in your community.

Learn more about The Native Plant Emporium by clicking here

Community Led Initiatives

I am passionate about supporting the grassroots organizations that weave together the fabric of life in our communities. Too often these small organizations lack the resources to have all of the executive and operational supports needed to seed growth. That's why I am delighted to lend my expertise to boards and founding staff members looking for strategic and operational support to grow impact.

Explore a national initiative I built to help incubate new ideas

Quality Early Childhood Programming

I have been a leader in the field of early childhood education finance, systems and policy for more than three decades. My experience includes leading and growing large, complex organizations and spearheading state and national initiatives. In addition to a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the entire early childhood system, I have a particular niche expertise in child care facilities design, development and financing.

Explore plans, writings and resources I have developed here

Land Conservation

I was raised a free range child with the benefit of acres of conservation land right across the street. My passion for preserving open space led me to join the Board of Trustees of my local Land Conservation Trust where I championed the successful search for our first executive director, serve as Chairperson of the Development Committee and help facilitate our Pollinator Pathway Initiative.

Visit the Barrington Land Conservation Trust

Animal Welfare

In 2006 I joined together with area residents to found Barrington Partnership for Animal Welfare. Our efforts resulted in Barrington moving from having the highest euthanasia rate in the State in 2005 to becoming a no-kill community by 2008. This effort was only the latest in a lifetime of animal rescue and advocacy work. I have been a lifelong volunteer for shelters and rescue organizations and have played an integral role in fundraising campaigns and strategy development.

Visit Barrington PAW