VBD MAGAZINE'S COVER STORY: Dr. Theresa A. Moseley, Global Peace Ambassador
- Ann Marie Bryan
- Sep 9
- 5 min read
PEACE IN ACTION
The Global Mission of Her Excellency Dr. Theresa A. Moseley
“Everyone needs inner peace to make this world peaceful,” says Her Excellency Dr. Theresa A. Moseley, a U.S. Army veteran, seasoned educator, bestselling author, global peace ambassador, and founder of TAM Creating Ambassadors of Peace LLC. With more than three decades of leadership in public service, Dr. Moseley has dedicated her life to advancing peace as both a personal discipline and a global imperative.
From school hallways to international summits, Dr. Moseley’s work bridges the gap between conflict and community. Her message is rooted in lived experience, sharpened through service, and backed by a clear framework that equips individuals and institutions to cultivate peace from the inside out.
As the world prepares to observe the United Nations’ International Day of Peace this month, VBD Magazine is proud to feature Dr. Moseley as our September 2025 Cover Story—celebrating her extraordinary leadership, legacy, and devotion to building bridges in a broken world. Her mission is urgent. Her impact is undeniable.
FROM MILITARY ROOTS TO A GLOBAL MISSION
Born at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and raised partially in Augsburg, Germany, Dr. Moseley returned to Fayetteville, NC at the age of five, already carrying the imprint of a military family steeped in discipline and devotion. “My dad was in the Army for 27 years. He was my hero, best friend, and everything to me,” she recalls.
From singing in church choirs to leading student government, she emerged early as a leader with compassion and conviction. After graduating from Terry Sanford High School, she followed in her father’s footsteps and joined the military, where her natural leadership abilities were quickly recognized. “I learned the importance of team dynamics, communication skills, being on time always, and being adaptive,” she shares.
Armed with her GI Bill benefits, Dr. Moseley earned a Bachelor of Arts from Georgia State University, a master’s from Bowie State, and ultimately a Ph.D. from American University. Her academic journey included prestigious programs at Harvard, where she studied Critical Issues in Urban Education and Leadership: An Evolving Vision, deepening her resolve to become a transformative force in the lives of others.
CATALYST FOR CHANGE
It was during her 27-year career in education—spanning roles from Spanish teacher to guidance counselor, high school principal and district administrator—that Dr. Moseley experienced a defining shift.
“In 2013, one of my students, a talented football player, was shot to death,” she recounts. “The next year, another student was beaten and stabbed in the park. That’s when I knew—I had to do something beyond the classroom.”
From this grief, a movement was born. Her initiative, No More Violence: One School, One Community, One County at a Time, evolved into a broader national campaign: One City, One State, One Nation at a Time. In response to ongoing school shootings and community violence, Dr. Moseley picked up her pen and authored her first bestselling book, Creating Ambassadors of Peace: 16 Steps to Become an Ambassador of Peace—a declaration of hope and a blueprint for action.
Upon retiring from education in 2022, she launched TAM Creating Ambassadors of Peace LLC and embraced her divine assignment to spread peace globally. As a WOLMI United Nations Peace Ambassador, Dr. Moseley travels the globe sharing practical tools for cultivating inner peace.
“There is not a lot of peace in today's world; however, when there is peace, I would characterize it by defining it as a state of harmony with the absence of violence and oppression,” Dr. Moseley states. “My role as a peace maker is to provide everyone with some tools to create peace within which will impact peace in several areas including home, work and the community.”
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP THAT HEALS
Dr. Moseley’s framework for change is grounded in Transformational Leadership, a model she teaches with conviction. “Transformational Leaders focus on inspiring and motivating their team to perform beyond their expectations. We also articulate a clear vision which is developed by the entire team which fosters commitment and enthusiasm,” she explains. “Where traditional leadership often emphasizes control, transformational leadership is rooted in purpose, grace, and peace.”
The importance of soft skills for effective leadership cannot be overlooked. Dr. Moseley emphasizes three soft skills essential for every leader: Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Collaboration. “Effective communication reduces misunderstandings and conflicts and ensures all voices can be heard. Leaders must recognize and manage their own emotions and others which will enable them to navigate interpersonal dynamics sensitively and empathize with others. Collaboration helps build strong relationships which reduces competition and leads to peace in the workplace and schools.”
Resistance to change, especially in hierarchical environments, is a challenge she meets head-on. “Some leaders are stuck in top-down management and fear giving away perceived power,” she notes. “But people want to be valued and heard. As a result, an organization with ineffective leaders will lead to high turnover. Horizontal leadership builds trust—and trust builds peace.”
CREATING AMBASSADORS OF PEACE
It’s that same resolve to empower others that fuels her work as a prolific author. With 25 bestselling titles and a growing collection of international bestsellers, Dr. Moseley views writing as a cornerstone of her mission. Her books are used in leadership training, youth empowerment programs, and keynote addresses worldwide.
“My writing definitely plays a role as I write nonfiction books mostly on passion, purpose, and peace. I use my books during training and during my international speaking opportunities.”
This September, she will release one of her most personal projects yet: Peace Within: The Home, The School, The Community, The World—an anthology featuring 34 co-authors who share spiritual and strategic stories on cultivating peace in everyday spaces.
“Every year during International Peace Week, I write a book aligned with the summit theme,” Dr. Moseley shares. “This year, Peace Within reminds us that change starts inside. From there, it transforms our homes, our schools, and our world.”
THE PASSION, PURPOSE, PEACE SUMMIT
As the world observes the International Day of Peace on September 21, Dr. Moseley leads the charge with her annual Passion, Purpose, Peace Summit—a three-day global gathering that’s both virtual and in-person.
“Over 50 coaches, speakers, educators, business owners, and leaders that will be sharing their platform and encouraging people to live in their purpose by using their gift,” Dr. Moseley mentions. “This will lead to success, fulfillment, prosperity and inner peace.”
The summit culminates in a live brunch and awards ceremony recognizing 105 servant leaders making an extraordinary difference.
“When you have peace within,” she says, “there’s love—not hate. Peace—not war. Hope—not fear. We need inner peace to make this world whole again.”
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