About Me

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do,
and liking how you do it" - Maya Angelou

Andrew Santos Moreira is a proud First Generation of Brazilian descent and Florida transplant, originally from New Jersey. As an undergrad at Rutgers-Newark, Andrew served as Co-President to his campus’ only LGBTQIA+ student organization, RU Pride. During his tenure, Andrew and his team spearheaded events and collaborations that fostered meaningful dialogue around diversity, equity and inclusion. These collaborative events included supporting the Muslim Student Organization’s protests against the Trump administration's ban against predominantly Muslim countries, as well as inviting an international speaker and founder of IraQueer to speak on and advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights in Iraq.

Following the end of his tenure leading RU Pride, Andrew worked closely with the Director of the LGBTQ & Intercultural Resource Center to bring the 2018 Northeast LGBT Conference to Newark. This conference included partnerships with the Mayor's Office of Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Essex County College. During the 3-day weekend, Newark welcomed hundreds of students, staff, and community members from all around the northeast to a peer-led conference offering dialogues focused on intersectionality, body positivity, community-empowered collective activism, and more. Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Andrew was honored with the 2018 Dean James Credle Award, the 2018 Legacy Leader Award, and the 2018 Outstanding Leadership Award.

Andrew's first job out of college was as a Public Health Representative within the Infectious Diseases Practice (IDP) providing HIV testing and counseling services for patients at University Hospital. In his role, Andrew coordinated events that expanded testing opportunities across Newark, within college communities and the Ironbound. In addition to testing, Andrew used his marketing expertise to develop a branding logo for University Hospital's newly founded LGBTQIA+ PRIDE organization and curated a new website for the IDP with a modernized user interface to boost community outreach.

As Andrew grew in this position, he moved laterally to Research With A Heart (RWAH) continuing his work around public health advocacy. In this position, he focused on building and fostering dialogue around, and recruiting participants for, culturally competent research study opportunities about HIV and COVID-19. In this role, Andrew continued his partnerships with community-based organizations and academic institutions and sought collaborations for events around sexual health advocacy and awareness. While leading a department-wide brand refresh, Andrew also managed the social media for the department, and developed a new website to spotlight all of the wonderful initiatives and opportunities at RWAH. Throughout this process, Andrew worked closely with colleagues throughout the department, community, and University Hospital to pursue a brand identity that best serves the needs of the Newark community.

In September 2022, Andrew transitioned to Florida, where he has worked across multiple higher education institutions, focusing on leadership development, student engagement, and strategic initiatives to improve institutional outcomes. His work has included creating leadership training programs, managing budgets, and developing inclusive spaces that foster personal and professional growth for students and staff alike. These experiences have deepened Andrew’s passion for making a meaningful impact in education and workplace culture, inspiring him to continue expanding his reach and expertise in this field.

In January 2025, Andrew launched AMoreira Consulting, LLC, a firm dedicated to improving workplace productivity and wellness. Through this venture, Andrew focuses on helping individuals and organizations align people and performance, ensuring both thrive in today’s evolving work landscape. He aims to create people-centered environments where wellness, leadership, and collaboration drive success.

Outside of his professional work, Andrew is committed to personal growth and community impact. He completed his Master of Public Administration in December 2022, earning concentrations in Leadership of Public Organizations and Nonprofit Management. During this time, he adopted a beautiful tabby cat, Bru (also affectionately known as Milo), to join his tuxedo cat, Chip, whom he rescued in Newark. Together, they remind Andrew of the importance of balance, care, and finding joy in everyday moments.

Andrew’s mission is to inspire change, foster collaboration, and lead initiatives that build supportive, inclusive spaces for all. Learn more about his work and consulting practice at amoreiraconsulting.com.