About us
OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE INDEPENDENT VOICE OF DES MOINES, IA. PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR THOUGHT-PROVOKING CONVERSATIONS THAT STIMULATE CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY. WE VALUE LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND SEEK TO ELEVATE THE VOICES OF OUR COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVITY AND RESPECT FOR DIVERSE OPINIONS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN ENGAGING AND ENTERTAINING LISTENING EXPERIENCE, WHILE REMAINING TRUE TO OUR VALUES OF INDEPENDENCE AND INTEGRITY. THROUGH OUR PLATFORM, WE AIM TO CREATE A MORE CONNECTED AND INFORMED COMMUNITY, ONE CONVERSATION AT A TIME.
Amner Martinez
Kenji Nakata
Producers and friends for over 25 years! Amner and Kenji work in many different projects. For business inquiries email info@amplifieddsm.com.
Get to know the Production Team
Courtney Guein
Digital Media Producer
Hi all and thank you for the opportunity to unleash my creativity for both the Infinite Resources and Amplified family. I’m excited to create beautiful stories from the powerful minds I will encounter in my upcoming endeavors. I come from a creative background including dancing, modeling, music, poetry, and media which has shaped my view of the world and how I view the world. Not only do my talents lead my mind to intriguing places, but so does my nerdy thirst for knowledge that allows me to question the world. I look forward to working with you all!
Abraham Lopez
Digital Media Producer
I am extremely grateful to be on a team and movement that appreciates cultural involvement. Amplified has so much in the works regarding local artists and has also established an awesome platform for community leaders and compelling topics to be discussed. I love Des Moines and everything it has to offer. I have always loved the diverse presence in Des Moines and how it has grown immensely over the years.
Abraham was born in Mexico, but grew up as an Iowa Native in Des Moines. Abraham journeyed his college career at Iowa State University, where he graduated in 2019 with two degrees in Journalism & Mass Communication and International Studies. Abraham, has gained his journalistic and producer background by working locally in the metro area for KCCI News Channel 8. As well as Estuary Motion studios, which is a collective of award-winning filmmakers and storytellers in Des Moines.