Teresa “Tree” Moses is a lived experience–lead professional who stands to serve from a foundation of wisdom built from both personal journey and formal education. As a Black, former lifer, systems–impacted woman, her journey—shaped by overcoming adversity and navigating both systemic and life challenges—has fueled her passion for serving phenomenal communities through reflective hope, resilience, and healing.

In 2022, Tree founded the nonprofit Tree’s House Soul 4 Sole, which aims to Build Lives and Birth Hope through Restorative Experiences, serving in the carceral, educational, faith –
based, and other communities. Her unique discernment as a certified grief coach and educator strengthens her ability to connect with humanity through compassion,
intentional listening, and empathy.

One of her favorite quotes is, ‘She could never go back and make some of the details pretty. All she could do is move forward and make the whole beautiful,’ by Terri St. Cloud. Serving systems–impacted individuals alongside GRIP is part of making the whole beautiful. She is humbled and honored to be a part of the GRIP family.