John Bernado, COBE executive in residence and adjunct faculty, will be leading the discussions on sustainability and corporate responsibility at Hackfort at Trailhead on March 26. Bernardo is the sustainability strategist for Idaho Power Company. He identifies and implements sustainability initiatives into the company culture, oversees reporting to national, international and investment-based organizations, promotes CSR (corporate social responsibility) internally and externally, and manages the production of the annual sustainability report.
Other discussions at Hackfort will be lead by Cherie Buckner-Webb on diversity, Nate Hoffman will discuss city data and Anne Allen will be talking about women and minorities in business and the tech industry.
The aim of the event is to give community members a chance to speak to with leaders, give leaders a chance to listen to the community, share perspectives and experiences, and make connections. And, perhaps “hack” some solutions that haven’t been considered.
Born from Treefort Music Fest, Hackfort convenes the brightest from Boise tech community with world-class innovators through panel discussions, workshops and TED-style talks that explore the intersection of technology with education, civic life and the arts. Showcasing emerging national and local tech talent and creativity, Hackfort rallies Boise’s developers and its creative community to inspire and be inspired, collaborating in an entrepreneurial spirit toward building a better Boise.