Bernard Amadei: Engineering Compassion and Overcoming Loss
If you have food in your fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer than of the world.
What happens when you blend engineering with a heart full of compassion? You get Bernard Amadei, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and the founding president of Engineers Without Borders. In this episode of 'Overcome with Justin Wren', Bernard shares his incredible journey of transforming engineering practices to put people first. But that's just the beginning. Bernard opens up about his personal struggles, including the profound grief he faced after losing his wife.
His story is one of resilience, community development, and finding purpose through service. Whether you're interested in engineering, community work, or personal growth, Bernard's insights offer something for everyone. He discusses the importance of teaching engineering with a focus on opportunities rather than charity and how this mindset can create lasting change. Bernard's reflections on gratitude, service, and the human spirit are sure to inspire and uplift you.