Board Members
Meet Our Board
Miriam Moore Ogolo
Founder & President
Miriam Ogooro Moore is the Founder of One Hope for the Heart, established in 2000. Overcoming significant personal adversity in Nigeria, she left a successful managerial career in 2000 to answer a divine calling as a missionary evangelist.
Today, she serves as an inspirational speaker, esteemed author, life coach, and strategic advisor. Through her spiritual coaching and Kingdom Lifestyle Program, Miriam embodies the organization's core mission: empowering lives and promoting healing through unwavering love and service.
Derrick Ejiofor
International Missions Director
Derick is the international Missions director for One Hope for the Heart.
Adaobi Olaye
Missions Director, Nigeria
Adaobi is the Missions Director, Nigeria for One Hope for the Heart.
Debra Hicks
Advisory Council | Entrepreneur
With over 30 years of experience in administrative services within Corporate America, Debra Hicks built a distinguished career as an executive assistant in the Legal Department of a Fortune 500 company, serving the Deputy General Counsel. After her corporate tenure, she excelled in network marketing, achieving the rank of Executive Consultant and honing her leadership, mentorship, and public speaking skills. Now retired, Debra enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, nurturing friendships, and finding tranquility in her garden.
Kelley Allison
Advisory Board Member | Education Advocate | Nonprofit Leader
Kelley Allison is a dedicated advocate for educational equity and child-centered development, offering over a decade of experience in public education and nonprofit leadership. After graduating from Houston Baptist University in 1991, she spent nine impactful years as an elementary teacher in Cy-Fair Independent School District, championing inclusive learning environments.
Beyond the classroom, Kelley has served on numerous nonprofit boards focusing on children's welfare, literacy, and family engagement. Her blend of frontline teaching experience, strategic board leadership, and unwavering commitment to empowering underserved communities makes her a vital asset for driving meaningful impact in education and community outreach.