As neurodivergent individuals themselves, the founders of Vibrant Mind recognized the need for greater awareness, understanding, and support for people with similar disabilities. Their personal experiences inspired them to create an organization that not only uplifts neurodivergent youth, but also helps educate communities and build a more inclusive future for everyone.
Fred D’Amelia is a self-made entrepreneur and filmmaker who has turned the challenges of living with ADHD into a source of strength, creativity, and determination. Despite struggling with his disability, he found a way to build a successful career in entertainment, producing, showrunning, directing, and editing numerous television projects. His work has been featured on platforms including Tubi, Amazon, and AXS TV, and his experience brings both professional insight and a deeply personal understanding of perseverance to the board.
Kevin Keator is a self-made filmmaker, producer, and creative entrepreneur who has transformed the challenges of living with dyslexia and dyscalculia into a career defined by persistence, adaptability, and creative vision. Like many who face learning differences, he experienced obstacles along the way, yet found success by building on his strengths in storytelling, leadership, and hands-on production. Over the course of his career, he has produced, directed, edited, and helped lead television and media projects for platforms including Tubi, Amazon, and AXS TV.
