Wes Moore Bio, Age, Education, Parents, Robin Hood, Quotes, Books

Wes Moore Biography  And Wiki

Wes Moore is an American author, social entrepreneur, television producer and decorated US Army combat veteran. He was born on October 15, 1978, in Baltimore, US.

He is the author of The Other Wes Moore and The Work both of which are New York Times Bestsellers. In addition, he was also the host for Beyond Belief on the Oprah Winfrey Network as well as the executive producer and writer for Coming Back with Wes Moore on PBS.

Wes Moore Age And Birthday

Moore was born in Baltimore on October 15, 1978. He is 42 years old as of October  15th, 2020. Moore celebrates his birthday on every 15th of October every year.

Wes Moore Height And Weight

Details about his height and other body measurements are not available.

Wes Moore Education

Moore went to Riverdale Country School at Riverdale where he encountered academic and disciplinary challenges. His mother later enrolled him in Valley Forge Military Academy when she noticed his declining grades. Wes graduated and went to attend Johns Hopkins University where he studied International Relations and Economics and graduated in 2001.

Wes Moore Parents/ Siblings

His father was William Westley Moore Jr. a radio news host and his mother Joy, was a native of Lower River, Jamaica. Unfortunately, when he was four years old, Moore witnessed his father’s death. His mother decided to take him and his two sisters to Bronx, New York to live with their grandparents.

Wes Moore Wife/ Children

He married Dawn Chante Moore and they were blessed with two beautiful children. Their older daughter is called Mia while their younger son is called James.

Wes Moore Facts And Body Measurements

  • Full Name: Westley Watende Omari Moore
  • Age/ How Old?: 42 years old
  • Date of Birth: 15, October 1978
  • Place of Birth: Baltimore
  • Education‎: Riverdale Country School and Valley Forge Military Academy
  • Birthday: 15 October
  • Nationality: American
  • Father’s Name: William Westley Moore Jr.
  • Mother’s Name: Joy Thoma
  • Married?: Dawn Chante Moore
  • Children/ Kids: Mia and James
  • Profession: Social entrepreneur, television producer and decorate d US Army combat veteran
  • Net worth: $47 million

Wes Moore Career

While living in London, he began a financial career at Deutsche Bank in the International Trade and Finance Division, but in 2005 he left to use his skills as a parachutist and joined the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division.

In Afghanistan, he led a team of paratroopers and special operators trained in civil affairs, psychological operations, information operations, and various other special operations command disciplines. Among the numerous awards he received was the Combat Action Badge.

Upon his return to the United States, he was accepted as a fellow of the White House. He placed in the U.S. Office of the State Department. Foreign Assistance Resources where he tracked foreign aid to ensure it was being used properly. He served at the White House for one year, then returned to New York to work in finance at Citigroup.

In the field of Literature, the first book by Moore, The Other Moore, was published in 2010. This book and The Work are bestsellers of the New York Times. Additionally, Discovering Wes Moore is a Young Adult edition of his bestselling book, and his first Young Adult novel, This Way Home, was released in the fall of 2015.

He is also a contributor to various publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, The Baltimore Sun, The New York Times and many other publications. Moore appears regularly on various MSNBC programs including Hardball with Chris Matthews, Now with Alex Wagner, The Rachel Maddow Show, PoliticsNation, Meet The Press and Morning Joe.

Moore is a vocal advocate to represent those who served in the U.S. military. He has worked with various veterans groups, including Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America and Things We Read, and is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He also served to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as a White House Fellow.

BridgeEdu Wes Moore

The founder and chairman, Moore, set up BridgeEdu with the purpose of building better on-ramps for underserved students in higher education and career preparation.

BridgeEdu is a result of Wes’s growing up experience after witnessing his father’s death in Baltimore. He survived the struggles of childhood, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with Phi Theta Kappa from Valley Forge Military College and Phi Beta Kappa, and then became a scholar at Oxford University in Rhodes.

Wes believes in supporting populations of students who need assistance throughout their first two years of college, which are arguably the most difficult to complete. “Potential is universal, but the opportunity is not,” said Wes.

Coming Back With Wes Moore

The series of three episodes tell the story of Moore’s search for answers to some of the hardest war-related questions. Moore’s journey takes him into soldiers ‘ personal lives as they try to reintegrate into society, create new identities, and find a new mission for many.

Wes Moore And The Other Wes Moore

The Other Wes Moore is the story of two young Baltimore boys that share the same name and a similar history, but travel down very different paths.

Wes Moore The Work

Work provides a tale of finding purpose and passion through a person’s work. This book retraces the experiences of Moore around the globe that led him to find his passion. He also tells the stories of a dozen other “changemakers” and how they found their paths to be purposeful.

Wes Moore Robin Hood

He is the CEO of Robin Hood, one of the largest anti-poverty forces in America. The Robin Hood Foundation is a charitable organization that attempts to eradicate problems caused by poverty in New York City. It also administers a relief fund for disasters in the New York City area.

Wes Moore Quotes

“When it is time for you to leave this school, leave your job, or even leave this earth, you make sure you have worked hard to make sure it mattered you were even here.”
―  The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates
“The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his.”
― The Other Wes Moore: One, Two Fates
“I sat back, allowing Wes’s words to sink in. Then I responded, “I guess it’s hard sometimes to distinguish between second chances and last chances.”
―  The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates
“Service simply means we embrace the possibility of living for more than ourselves.”
― Wes Moore, The Work
“When it comes time to leave this school, leave your job, or even leave this earth, you make sure you have worked hard to make sure it mattered you were ever here.”
―  Bestselling author of The Other Wes Moore
“Fighting for your convictions is important. But finding peace is paramount. Knowing when to fight and when to seek peace is wisdom.”
―  The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates
“When we’re young, it sometimes seems as if our world doesn’t exist outside our city, our block, our house, our room. We make decisions based on what we see in that limited world and follow the only models available.”
― Bestselling author of The Other Wes Moore

Wes Moore Books

  • The Other Wes Moore
  • Discovering Wes Moore
  • The Work
  • This Way Home

Frequently Asked Questions About Wes Moore

Who is Moore?

Moore is an American author, social entrepreneur, television producer, and decorated US Army combat veteran.

How old is Moore?

Moore is 41 years old as of 2019. He was born in 1978.

How tall is Moore?

His height is not available.

Is Moore married?

Moore is a  married man. He is married to Dawn.

How much is Moore worth?

The famous entrepreneur Moore’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million as of 2019.

How much does Moore make?

His exact salary has not yet been revealed. The information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Where does Moore live?

Moore lives in Dawn, New Jersey.

Is Moore dead or alive?

He is still alive and in good health.

Where is Moore now?

Moore is an author, social entrepreneur and television producer. He is the author of The Other Wes Moore and The Work, both of which are New York Times Bestsellers.

Wes Moore Facebook

Wes  Moore Twitter

Tweets by iamwesmoore

You May Also Like