Applied Minds Empower National Development
A Humanitarian innovation platform where Teamwork makes the Dream work and All Boats Rise at High Tide!
Applied Minds Empower National Development
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Our Mission
The AMEND Project is grounded in the truth that when applied minds come together with purpose, a nation grows stronger.
About The AMEND Project
Applied Minds
We unify technologists, humanitarians, veterans, and civic leaders, combining expert knowledge with lived experience to solve complex community challenges.
Empower
We build tools, platforms, and trust-based systems that expand opportunity, self-determination, and community resilience at scale.
National Development
Focusing on long-term preparedness, economic inclusion, and legacy leadership designed to scale locally, statewide, and across the nation.
Sunshine State of Mind™
A Blueprint for Resilient Communities
A nationally scalable initiative designed to unify communities through preparedness, innovation, and well-being. Born in Florida, built for the nation.
Focus Areas
- ✓Disaster recovery
- ✓Mental wellness
- ✓Civic engagement
- ✓Youth & Senior inclusion
Key Deliverables
- →Resilience frameworks
- →Community development systems
- →Educational toolkits & platforms
FunRaise TV™
The Future of Ethical Nonprofit Fundraising
Developed with the Florida Association of Nonprofit Organizations (FANO), this interactive platform puts the power back in the hands of nonprofits.
Focus Areas
- ✓Merchant platforms
- ✓Revenue sharing
- ✓AI design tools
- ✓Statewide licensing
Key Deliverables
- →Mobile fundraising apps
- →Transparent revenue systems
- →Support-based merch
VETLINX™
Veteran Connection, Support, and Legacy
Connecting veterans, first responders, and military families to trusted networks and long-term empowerment pathways.
Focus Areas
- ✓Career mentorship
- ✓Peer support
- ✓Digital legacy
- ✓Resource navigation
Key Deliverables
- →Support networks
- →Succession planning
- →Mentorship dashboards
Empowering Communities Through Support
StarKey Alliance
A multi-partner superforce multiplier for impact. We align technologists, creatives, and civic leaders around solutions that matter.
Innovation Ecosystem
The StarKey Alliance acts as the engine for ethical AI, automation, and XR immersive systems. The AMEND Project™ serves as the activation, deployment, and storytelling platform for these initiatives.
Our Leadership
Mike Whitmer
Founder & Chief Humanitarian Technology Architect
A humanitarian technology innovator and XR pioneer. Award-winning entrepreneur focused on infrastructure for impact.
Key Highlights
- • 2023 Silver ADDY Award – Public Service
- • Founder & CEO, HigherSelphy 360XR Labs
- • Early Web3 infrastructure Immersive Learning
Maritza Blancovitch
Founder, Legacy Leadership Labs | Chief Community Trust Architect
Communications specialist, veteran, mother and community development leader with expertise in trust-based building.
Key Highlights
- • Founder of Legacy Leadership Labs (SD-VOSB)
- • Extensive experience supporting operations
- • Deep Caribbean and Latin American community expertise
