During the past several years, I have been honored to work with Bernard Amadei as EWB-USA has grown from an organization with one chapter to one with over 250 chapters serving hundreds of developing communities around the world.   He has a true passion to serve developing communities and it has been my honor and privilege to work with him on this journey.

Professor Amadei possesses a rare and unique combination of abilities. Not only is he an accomplished engineer and academic, he is a leader that cares deeply for those born into less fortunate circumstances. Bernard wields both a sharp intellect and dynamic creativity to develop unique solutions for entrenched development problems. His ability to see the big picture and hone in on the most salient and efficient interventions is truly impressive.

I’ve worked internationally for years with a focus on peace, conflict resolution and development so for me It was so exciting to meet Bernard in person and to have an opportunity to attend his workshop was really special.  From the workshop I was able to learn from Bernard’s  experience working on global projects.  His enthusiasm for the work I am doing now, locally, made me feel like I was still impacting the world positively even though it was in my own backyard (so to speak). His desire to do good was very inspiring.

It was a real treat meeting him.  A sincere and approachable person in every way.

Bernard is an extraordinary force for good…in fact he is an engaging, generative, ingenious force multiplier.  Driven by his passion to improve the lives of the impoverished around the globe, he makes real the possibilities embedded in professional competence, compassion, and character.

Bernard Amadei was not only an outstanding professor, he went above and beyond to ensure that I succeed during my master program.  At  pivotal point in my masters career, he took it upon himself to ensure that I received individualized opportunities. He has taken the time from his busy schedule to check in with my progress even after finishing my Masters program at CU Boulder.

I came to CU Boulder specifically to participate in Bernard’s Sustainable Community Development courses – the experience surpassed my expectations by far! Bernard has the charisma, heart and enthusiasm to light a fire in his students and then gives them practical tools to make a positive impact on the world.

I first met Bernard in 2005 when I was a Masters student in UC Santa Barbara in California. I went to the EWB USA conference all excited and I heard Bernard lecturing. I was like WOA. So much inspiration, so much vision. He is someone that had this amazing vision and put it into practice and is affecting so many people around the world…I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your help, all of your support, mentorship, and guidance – to me personally and to the organization.