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Concordia University Irvine’s 2025 Alumna of the Year award

Professional Achievement Award is presented to an individual who is respected as an exceptional contributor and authority in his or her professional discipline and who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of character and leadership.

From Concordia University Irvine: Cassandra “Cassie” Moore ’08 is this year’s Alumna of the Year for Professional Achievement. Cassie is an accomplished author, speaker, and leadership consultant dedicated to empowering young people and leaders since 2008. This year, Cassie published three new books, including Saving Andiamo, the debut of her Gallivanter Saga, which ranked as the #1 new release in young adult travel books. Her inspiring insights on youth ministry and leadership have led her to keynote major conferences, including the National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference and multiple district youth gatherings across North America.

Cassie’s contributions to youth ministry are vast, with over 80 articles for YouthESource and several published works, including Authentic Youth Ministry and Faith Notes. She also created the webinar series From A to (Gen) Z: The Church and the Digital Generation. Her expertise extends to consulting for non-profits, schools, and government organizations on youth engagement, strategic planning, and mental health advocacy.

Cassie and her husband, Pastor Tyler, live in Hood River, Oregon, where she continues to inspire others through her passion, leadership, and boundless creativity. (February 2025).

Unite Leadership Collective’s American Reformation Podcast

In this episode of the American Reformation podcast, host Tim Ahlman engages in a heartfelt conversation with Cassie Moore, a storyteller and youth engagement specialist. They discuss the importance of hope in the church, strategies for connecting with Gen Z, the art of listening, and the challenges of youth mental health. Cassie shares her journey in working with vulnerable youth and her efforts in suicide prevention. The conversation also delves into the power of storytelling, particularly through Cassie’s own writing in the The Gallivanter Saga, which aims to inspire adventure and connection. In this engaging conversation, Cassie Moore and Tim Ahlman explore the intersection of storytelling, faith, and youth ministry. Cassie shares her journey as an author and the impact of her work on diverse audiences. They discuss the challenges faced by youth leaders today, including the effects of COVID-19 on friendships and the importance of meaningful connections. The conversation also delves into leadership values such as humility, resilience, and curiosity, emphasizing the need for the church to embrace diversity and reach out to the next generation with hope and truth. (December 2024).

Concordia Publishing House Podcast

“What should we be talking about that we’re not?” 

Young women today are faced with a host of challenges, including things like loneliness, isolation, anxiety, bullying, social media behavior, and relationship issues. Guest and author Cassie Moore reminds us that young women can turn to God through all the issues they meet. Listen to the episode now as Cassie discusses her new book, Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women with host Elizabeth Pittman. (November 2024).

Lutheran Ladies Lounge Podcast

“What should we be talking about that we’re not?” 

That’s the starting prompt for every installment of “Erin’s One-Question Interview.” While the answers to this question may change, the quality of these vital, hard-hitting conversations remains the same. In this episode, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel welcome special guest Cassie Moore into the Lounge to talk about one of the thorniest and most uncomfortable topics of all: suicide. (August 2024).