The Cooperage Project’s Amanda Masters Recognized for Being a 2023-24 Afterschool Ambassador

The Pennsylvania Afterschool Ambassadors Program is designed to establish a coalition of leaders throughout Pennsylvania who possess the necessary knowledge and experience to champion and advocate for high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programs.

Amanda Masters lives with her family in Northeastern PA, where she works at a community-building non-profit, The Cooperage Project. As youth program manager, she has the best job in the world, coordinating a variety of youth-serving programs and providing training for adults working with youth and families. Her many years in the youth development field have included implementing yoga-based SEL + Wellness programs in public schools, K-12; crafting exciting and goofy experiences for middle schoolers at afterschool clubs; hosting teen open mics; mentoring families of young children; and more.

When not designing curricula, doling out snacks, or writing grants, she collaborates with community partners, including schools, government agencies, and human service organizations on advocacy and program development. Amanda holds a masters in applied positive psychology, the science of human flourishing, from the University of Pennsylvania. Her personal and professional efforts center around creating opportunities for belonging and connection for all people.