Founder and CEO
What you need to know about John:
John Bwarie, founder and CEO of Stratiscope, works to build and engage communities across the country. He has worked for four Los Angeles City elected officials, primary focused on economic and community development. He co-created the Great ShakeOut and CA Clean Air Day, both currently community engagement campaigns with millions of participants and impressions.
He has created the City Impact Lab in Los Angeles and serves as executive Director of the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments, working on transportation planning and regional coordination. John works with every media outlet in SoCal to advance messages of science and resilience as the co-founder and deputy director of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society.
John works to connect people and solve problems while always focusing on an actionable outcome. He has created the innovative Community Intelligence Officer (ComIO) and extols the value of collecting and leveraging Community Intelligence in any effort. In late 2018, John was invited to serve on the Wells Fargo Community Advisory Board for Los Angeles — one of only a handful of such boards across the country.
He has advised national brands on community engagement, including Lucky’s Market, Live Nation, American AgCredit, and AARP; and he’s lead training for major institutions including Caltech, LA Metro, Apple, Pepperdine, and UCLA. You can join John and earn your CoMIO certification during one of his upcoming cohorts or through private training for your organization or group.
John is the host of Community Intelligence, a podcast featuring thought leaders and trailblazers work in and with community. He also curates and leads cultural immersion and food tours of Los Angeles neighborhoods.
What people say about John:
“Working with John Bwarie took me from ‘reluctant responder’ to a high-profile influencer on the issues that matter to me. I wouldn’t be where I am today without John.” – Dr. Lucy Jones
“John brings positive energy, great ideas, and innovative solutions to any team or project.” – Florence Chung, Founder, The Hetty Group
“John can be trusted to deliver useful information in a way that motivates those who attend to take action.” – Danielle Brazell, General Manager, LA City Department of Cultural Affairs
Expertise:
— Translation: I speak policy, science, and community.
— Convening: I know the right people to bring together and how to get an outcome.
— Strategic Engagement: Connecting people with the right solutions isn’t taken lightly.
— Idea Manifestation: Anyone can come up with and idea. I generate ideas and the plans to implement them.
Philosophy on Connecting People:
“Breaking bread makes the difference.”
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