Franck Amato, Founder

Franck’s credentials are undeniable, having spent over two decades in crisis and risk management roles. From his time as a French Special Forces officer; a surgical hospital executive director or as a consultant for international institutions, he has developed a unique perspective on dealing with emergency situations.

Yet more than his CV has prepared him to guide individuals and businesses through emergency situations: as a husband, father, world traveler and entrepreneur, he sees both the human toll and human potential inherent in any crisis, be it natural disaster, human made or other. He founded Project S.P.E. to tap into that potential - for resiliency, leadership, and confidence, motivated by a desire to help individuals and communities overcome challenges and come out stronger on the other side.

Stjarna (Shar•na) Amato, Co-Founder

Stjarna met Franck while studying communications in Northern California.  From there they moved to France, and started their family. She is an active mother of three, who managed the family throughout multiple moves and Franck’s deployments. Simultaneously, she continued to develop a successful career in the private sector with over 20 years of working at a fortune 100 company.