Helen Heath Thompson Mosher, CAE, is a distinguished association executive with nearly 25 years of expertise in strategic communications, membership growth, and organizational leadership. She is known for leading high-performing teams with a mix of strategic vision, humor, and empathy—fostering an environment where creativity thrives, and people feel empowered to do their best work.
As Vice President of Communications, Marketing, and Membership at NARFE, she drove stakeholder engagement, expanded non-dues revenue, and advanced advocacy initiatives for federal employees and retirees. At the Council on Social Work Education, she led significant membership growth while shaping communication strategies that strengthened the organization’s voice.
A two-time recipient of the prestigious APEX Grand Award, Mosher has led association publications and digital properties—including NAIFA’s Advisor Today and AFCEA International’s SIGNAL Magazine—to award-winning excellence. Her leadership blends servant and transformational leadership principles, ensuring both team development and meaningful organizational change. She believes that strategic storytelling, honed from her early days in Temple University’s relations office, is key to building buy-in and fostering collaboration across stakeholders.
Beyond her executive roles, Mosher continues to provide high-level consulting in communications, membership development, engagement strategies, and association governance. Based in Northern Virginia, she brings deep expertise and a passion for building strong, mission-driven organizations.
Her track record of success, combined with her Certified Association Executive (CAE) credentials, positions her as a thought leader in nonprofit communications and organizational development.
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