Max Amend

Founder

Email: max@artoftheheartmusic.org 

Bio: Max Amend founded Art of the Heart as a 16 year old during the global COVID-19 pandemic and served as Art of the Heart’s inaugural Executive Director April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. During his time leading Art of the Heart, Amend was recognized for his compassionate and direct leadership style and stood out for his efforts to ensure every voice had a seat at the table. With a diverse staff, Amend worked to bring awareness to the struggles of isolated seniors. 

Prior to founding Art of the Heart, Max served as the service and outreach coordinator for the Bellarmine College Preparatory Music Department and as a key player in Bellarmine campus drives and service oriented events through Bellarmine’s Christian Service Department. A pianist, violinist, and violist himself, Amend stood as a member of the Bellarmine Chamber Orchestra where he served as the principal violist during his four years in high school. 

Today, Amend continues to provide compassionate leadership as a member of Art of the Heart's Board of Directors. 

Max Amend is a student at the University of San Francisco studying English, Public Policy and on a 5 year track to obtain a Master's in Education. 

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