Makeda Gershenson

Makeda Gershenson is a certified youth life coach and emotional intelligence educator. She’s been working with Morningside Center as a staff developer since 2016. A passionate youth advocate, she supports students in finding their voices in personal expression.

Her independent firm, Mosaics In The Making, serves individuals and organizations around the world by introducing techniques of mindfulness and emotional intelligence that help navigate our increasingly complex world. She also trains teachers nationwide as a Guide through Project Wayfinder, an innovative purpose-learning curriculum designed at Stanford D school. Makeda's collaboration with Milwaukie High School's after-school program was awarded the inaugural Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Changemakers Award in 2016. 

Born and raised in Anchorage, AK, Makeda is an avid lifelong learner. Her personal pursuits include unique experiences as a professional performing artist and former Enrolled Agent. Makeda holds dual bachelor's degrees from Stanford University as well as a master's degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Education.