About Nesta

Nesta is a research and innovation foundation. We apply our deep expertise in applied methods to design, test and scale solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time, working across the innovation lifecycle.

Moria heads up the fairer start mission, leading Nesta’s work to tackle early childhood inequalities.

She also serves as an advisor at the Cabinet Office, where she previously held the role of deputy director for public sector innovation, supporting the Test, Learn and Grow programme.

At Nesta, Moria has held several senior roles, including deputy director for the fairer start mission and chief of staff, where she supported organisational strategy, leadership and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Before joining Nesta, Moria worked in the humanitarian sector, supporting people displaced by conflict and crisis around the world.

Moria has previously lived in Washington, D.C., Nairobi, Addis Ababa and New York. She loves hiking, camping and spending time outdoors, and is always amused by dogs sitting in puddles.