Meet Francesca

“I believe that we, as adults, have a shared responsibility to educate and guide youth through their challenges.”
-Francesca Manno

Francesca is a certified Life Coach who combines her academic background and professional experience. Her studies and work have been focused on the adolescent period of the lifespan. Francesca believes in empowering today’s youth and strives to help them unlock their potential. Her experience in supervising, intervening, educating, and mentoring youth has allowed her to refine her skills when engaging with others. Francesca has worked in a variety of contexts including: high schools, after-school programs, community centers, and a rehabilitation facility for adolescents battling addictions.

What is her academic background?
‍Bachelor’s degree in Specialized Psychology from Concordia University
Certificate of Youth Intervention from Université de Montreal
Graduate Diploma of Youth Work from Concordia University
Professional and Personal Life Coach Certificate from Concordia University
Certificate in Ayurveda (Alternative Medicine)
Certificate for Yoga Teacher Training
Certificate for Yoga Therapy Practitioner

”Using a strengths-based approach is of utmost importance when working with youth. I believe that focusing on their qualities leads them on the path to resilience.”
-Francesca Manno