Amy Mintz is a nonprofit founder and an educator who incorporates MI in her lessons as a means to improve students' self-esteem and performance. She has also drawn upon MI to create a [program] about superheroes entitled MI9 Team.” —Dr. Howard Gardner

Howard Gardner is Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He presented the theory of multiple intelligences for the first time in 1983 in the book Frames of Mind. Since then, the theory has been used in a wide variety of contexts and most frequently in education with students of all levels.

Program endorsements
by leading experts
in the field of
nonprofits & philanthropy

“The challenge for youth is to feel as smart as their peers and that they have the chances to use this intelligence. This is especially true for youngsters who lack encouragement where and how they live. Discuss Amy Mintz's new book with youngsters and let them recognize the super hero in themselves."— Allan Luks

Allan Luks is the Founding Director of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Fordham University. He is considered a top expert on volunteerism, and how helping others can benefit one's emotions and physical health. For decades he has directed well-known organizations dedicated to helping others. Luks has authored important books which are credited with having significant national impact, and has initiated and led the passage of laws that have had a significant impact on society.

"I strongly endorse Amy's work."
—Stephen G. Post, Ph.D.

Stephen G. Post, Ph.D. is a renowned public intellectual,
speaker, professor of preventive medicine, and best-
selling author. He is Founding Director of the Center
for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and
Bioethics at Stony Brook University School of Medicine.

"I am so impressed with
the work of this [nonprofit]."
— Paul Hovitz,
Community Board #1 Manhattan

Guest Speaker Loreen Arbus at the Youth Leadership Summit

Arbus is President of The Loreen Arbus Foundation, The Goldenson-Arbus
Foundation and Loreen Arbus Productions, Inc. Through these organizations and
in her personal endeavors, Ms. Arbus is a tireless advocate for women and girls;
a champion for one of the world’s largest minorities, people with disabilities; and
passionate about encouraging equal opportunities in television, film and
communications.