Amanda Masters
About Amanda Masters
Amanda Masters is a Production Assistant and Youth Program Manager at The Cooperage Project in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. She has extensive experience in well-being education and program development, focusing on positive psychology and community wellness initiatives.
Current Role at The Cooperage Project
Amanda Masters serves as the Youth Program Manager at The Cooperage Project in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and management of youth-focused initiatives for three years. Additionally, she founded and manages the Bright Kids Yoga program, which she has been leading since 2017. Her roles at The Cooperage Project emphasize her commitment to youth engagement and wellness.
Experience at Yoga International
Amanda Masters has been working as a Production Assistant at Yoga International since 2019. In this role, she supports various production activities, contributing to the overall mission of the organization. Her experience in this position spans five years, showcasing her dedication to the field of wellness and yoga.
Educational Background
Amanda Masters earned a Master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 2019 to 2020. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Environmental Studies at Ohio Wesleyan University from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in well-being education and program development.
Professional Experience in Well-Being Education
Amanda has been self-employed as a Well-Being Educator and Consultant since 2014. In this capacity, she specializes in creating programs that integrate positive psychology principles to promote well-being among youth and families. Her experience includes developing the Pop-Up Club, an innovative after-school program, and initiating the Bright Communities program, which enhances mental, physical, and relational wellness within the community.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before her current roles, Amanda served as the Youth Programming Coordinator at The Cooperage Project from 2016 to 2019. She also worked as the Director at the Himalayan Institute of Buffalo from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she has been a Yoga and Meditation Instructor at the Himalayan Institute since 2014, furthering her dedication to wellness and education.