Amaris Morningstar

Amaris Morningstar is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education, management, and the arts. Currently serving as the Education and Meetings Coordinator at the American Anthropological Association since February 2023, Amaris also holds the role of Accessibility, Meetings and Conferences Coordinator. As Studio Manager and Executive Assistant at Amanda Wei Photography since June 2021, responsibilities include overseeing studio operations and editing photographs. Amaris has a strong foundation in teaching, having worked as a teacher at Live Oak Waldorf School and Maadi Community School, along with ESL teaching roles. With a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, and multiple associate degrees in Anthropology and Studio Art from Sacramento City College, Amaris also brings certifications in yoga instruction and English language teaching. Passionate about the intersection of education and creativity, Amaris has maintained an artistic practice as an artist since 2009.