BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CoDesign Collaborative - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CoDesign Collaborative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CoDesign Collaborative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T151928 CREATED:20260313T171152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T011637Z UID:33643-1774530000-1774532700@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:CoDesign Conversations: Creating People-Centered Organizations DESCRIPTION:CoDesign Conversations:Creating People-Centered Organizations\nJoin us on March 26 for our LinkedIn Live conversation series that explores the dynamic intersection of public and private sector innovation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What does it take to design businesses around people—employees\, customers\, and communities? We’ve changed the way we work and live—from the rapid automation of our homes to the integration of AI in every creative field—but the core of any successful venture remains its human element. \nIn Episode 8 of CoDesign Conversations\, we move beyond the interface to look at the systems behind it. Our speakers will discuss how culture\, leadership\, and operations support autonomy\, trust\, and human connection. We will explore the ways people-centered practices drive measurable improvements in retention\, creativity\, and impact. \nModerated by Amy Heymans\, CEO of Beneficent\, join us for a conversation about design and business. Guest speakers include: \n\nSharan Bal has guided executive teams through redesigning the systems that shape how everyday work happens for over ten years\, from how decisions are made to how teams collaborate\, and how culture shows up beyond the values on a wall. Her approach helps organizations move beyond performative culture change and toward structures that unlock autonomy\, trust\, and shared ownership. At The Ready\, Sharan has helped organizations like the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta\, Sweetgreen\, and Navy Federal Credit Union execute in complexity—facilitating cross-functional conversations\, redesigning operating models\, and aligning strategy\, culture\, and daily practice. Having grown up across England\, Hong Kong\, and the United States\, Sharan brings a global perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing modern organizations. She believes the future of work calls for intentional design that makes it easier for people across different teams and backgrounds to solve big challenges together.\nMark J. Burrell\, PhD\, is currently the Director of Experience Design and Research for Mass Digital and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts government. A clinical psychologist by training and at heart\, he is focused on improving well-being\, enabling discovery\, and facilitating progressive change. Mark has spent over 25 years as a practitioner and leader\, solving problems\,\, building teams\, and facilitating evolution and adoption of people centered design and research practices across diverse domains (government\, health care\, education\, e-commerce\, etc.) and organizations in the private and public sectors (e.g.\, Sapient\, Microsoft\, IBM Watson Health\, Foundation Medicine\, Aledade. etc.). In his current role\, Mark is happily focused on improving the ability of government agencies to deliver great constituent service experiences and outcomes by growing and supporting a community of constituent-centered design practitioners\, learners\, and advocates across the state (e.g.\, see the Massachusetts government Constituent Experience Center of Excellence).\nJoseph Johansen (JJ)\,  is currently a design leader within the corporate banking space for U.S. Bank\, and sits on advisory boards focused on the future of experience design and its intersection with AI. With over 20 years of digital design and product innovation leadership experience\, Joseph is focused on setting strategic direction and leading effective multi-disciplinary teams in exploring\, designing\, and implementing best-in-class digital products and tools that meet customer expectations and deliver upon business expectations.\n\nMarch 26\, 2026\, 1pm ET / 10am PT | Live on LinkedIn \nCoDesign Conversations is presented in partnership with Coforma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\n1-1:45 pm ET / 10-10:45 am PT\nLinkedIn Live Event | FREE to attend!\n \n Join Us On LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is presented in partnership with Coforma.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy HeymansCEOBeneficent \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharan BalPartnerThe Ready \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark J. Burrell\, PhDDirector of Experience Design and ResearchMass Digital \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joseph JohansenPortfolio Head of DesignUS Bank URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/creating-people-centered-orgs/ CATEGORIES:Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/people-centered-orgs_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151928 CREATED:20260202T190300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T171050Z UID:33562-1771678800-1771686000@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:Forum: Signs of Dissent Panel Discussion and Creative Activity (PDX) DESCRIPTION:Forum: Signs of Dissent Panel Discussion & Creative Activity (PDX)\nJoin us at Blackfish Gallery for a conversation on how art is a catalyst for action followed by a hands-on activity led by Don’t Shoot PDX.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Courtesy the artist. © Aaron Johnson \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, February 21\, from 1–3pm PT at Blackfish Gallery for a conversation on how art is a catalyst for action\, as well as taking necessary action as we move through this year and beyond. The panel discussion will immediately be followed by a hands-on activity led by Don’t Shoot PDX at 2pm PT.  \nOur panelists are Jana Demartini and Christopher Shotola-Hardt from Blackfish Gallery. Jana is an artist who immigrated to the US from the Czech Republic. Christopher is an artist and musician who is the son and grandson of war refugees from Eastern Europe. Teressa Raiford is the Founder and Executive Director of Don’t Shoot PDX\, an arts and education organization that promotes social justice and civic participation with year-round programming. Tai Carpenter is the Director of The Black Gallery\, an extension of Don’t Shoot PDX\, where art and activism intersect. The conversation will be moderated by Melissa Casburn\, a senior design leader and board member of CoDesign Collaborative. \nThis program is related to CoDesign Collaborative’s forthcoming magazine issue on Designing for Dissent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, February 21\, 2025\nBlackfish Gallery938 NW Everett Street Portland\, OR\, 97209\n1–3 pm PT\n \n \n \n \n \n FREE to Attend! Registration is strongly encouraged. Space is limited. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n Tai CarpenterDirector\, The Black Gallery \n \n \n \n \n \n Jana DemartiniArtist\, Blackfish Gallery \n \n \n \n \n \n Christopher Shotola-HardtArtist & Musician\, Blackfish Gallery \n \n \n \n \n \n Teressa RaifordFounder & Executive Director\, Don’t Shoot PDX \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa Casburn\, ModeratorVP\, Design at CoformaBoard Member\, CoDesign Collaborative \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a member to attend special events free of charge\, and get Unfold Magazine mailed twice a year.\nMembership starts at just $5/month.\n \n Join URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/forums-dissent-pdx/ CATEGORIES:Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Johanson_NeverSaidThat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T151928 CREATED:20260113T022630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T161944Z UID:33503-1771419600-1771422300@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:CoDesign Conversations: The Hope for Human-Centered Design DESCRIPTION:CoDesign Conversations: The Hope for Human-Centered Design\nJoin us on February 18 for our LinkedIn Live conversation series that explores the dynamic intersection of public and private sector innovation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is no question that the field of human-centered design has changed over the past several years. We watched our lives go online in response to the pandemic\, increasingly automated our homes and our cars\, and saw dramatic upticks in social media and AI chatbot usage. In 2025\, we saw the dismantling and early rebuilding of digital services teams within the federal government and the appointment of our first Chief Design Officer. The job market is erratic\, and AI is popping up in every area of design\, leaving a lot of talented people questioning their future in the field as well as the future of the field. What’s ahead for us? For our first episode of 2026\, we’ll survey the landscape and make some educated guesses. \nModerated by Melissa Casburn\, VP of Design at Coforma\, this episode brings together forward-thinking leaders at the intersection of sustainability\, curriculum\, and strategic design. Together\, they’ll discuss how to navigate these systemic shifts and where the opportunities lie for practitioners to inject rigor\, empathy\, and equity back into a field increasingly pressured by speed and automation. Guest speakers include: \n\nEric Corey Freed is a Principal and Director of Sustainability at CannonDesign. A renowned architect and visionary\, Eric has spent his career at the forefront of regenerative design and carbon-positive solutions. He is the author of eleven books\, including “Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies\,” and is a frequent speaker on how design can solve the most pressing challenges of the climate crisis. At CannonDesign\, he helps organizations integrate sustainability into the core of their physical and digital infrastructures.\nElissa Olinsky is the Director of Product at Factal\, a breaking news technology company that helps the world’s largest organizations protect people\, avoid disruptions\, and expedite disaster relief when global events put them at immediate risk. Prior to Factal\, Elissa led teams of researchers and communicators focused on making government websites and APIs meet real user needs. She holds a Master’s degree in Museum Education and began her career at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum\, where she designed digital and physical in-museum experiences that centered learning\, memory\, and human impact.\nJennifer Rittner is the Assistant Dean of Curriculum + Learning and an Assistant Professor of Strategic Design + Management at Parsons School of Design. Her work focuses on the social and political implications of design\, examining how design can be used to foster equity or reinforce systemic bias. Jennifer is a writer\, educator\, and consultant who has dedicated her career to helping designers understand their ethical responsibilities and the transformative potential of human-centered practices in shaping public discourse.\nJabali Williams is a Chief Experience Officer with over 20 years of experience leading brand and digital projects that align organizational goals with customer needs. As a leader in digital innovation\, he focuses on elevating strategy through data-driven and user-centered decision-making. Throughout his career\, Jabali has guided successful digital transformation projects for government agencies and non-profits\, including the Department of State\, the Federal Trade Commission\, and No Kid Hungry. A designer at his core\, he is a passionate advocate for empowering people and making a positive impact on those in need of support.\n\nFebruary 18\, 2026\, 1pm ET / 10am PT | Live on LinkedIn \nJoin us for a timely and solution-forward conversation\, presented in partnership with Coforma\, about the future of our field and the evolving role of design in shaping a more equitable world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\n1-1:45 pm ET / 10-10:45 am PT\nLinkedIn Live Event | FREE to attend!\n \n Join Us On LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is presented in partnership with Coforma.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa CasburnVP of Design Coforma \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Corey FreedPrincipal\, Sustainability DirectorCannonDesign \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jennifer RittnerAssistant Professor of Strategic Design and ManagementParsons School of Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jabali WilliamsChief Experience OfficerEnvironmental Working Group URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/human-centered-design/ CATEGORIES:Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/city_wifi_illustration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T151928 CREATED:20251002T201554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T160655Z UID:33229-1760619600-1760622300@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:CoDesign Conversations: Access to Benefits DESCRIPTION:CoDesign Conversations: Access to Benefits\nJoin us on October 16 for the third episode of our LinkedIn Live conversation series that explores the dynamic intersection of public and private sector innovation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How can technology and design radically improve how government serves people? In this episode of CoDesign Conversations\, we’ll explore how public and nonprofit leaders are reimagining access to benefits—committed to scaling social impact through human-centered digital tools\, services\, and experiences built with collaborative\, equitable practices. \nModerated by Amy Heymans\, CEO of Beneficient\, the panel will highlight a conversation with industry leaders applying these approaches to modernizing large\, complex programs and infrastructure in partnership with government agencies\, shaping and implementing health care policies\, and envisioning services of a better future: \n\nNatalie Davis — CEO of United States of Care\, Natalie is advancing people-centered policies to ensure everyone has access to quality\, affordable health care.\nDiana Griffin — As Principal Product Manager at NAVA\, Diana works holistically across engineering\, research\, design\, and operations to transform how government delivers services.\nJuhan Sonin — Juhan runs a Boston design studio\, GoInvo\, teaches at MIT\, and ships open-source healthcare services.\n\nOctober 16\, 2025\, 1:00-1:45 pm ET / 10:00-10:45 am PT | Live on LinkedIn Register to join us for this FREE public program\, presented in partnership with Coforma\, a values‑driven digital services company. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 16\, 2025\n1-1:45 pm ET / 10-10:45 am PT\nLinkedIn Live Event\n \n Join Us On LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is presented in partnership with Coforma.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy HeymansCEOBeneficent Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natalie DavisCEOUnited States of Care \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Diana GriffinDirectorNAVA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Juhan SoninCreative DirectorGolvno URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/benefits-access/ CATEGORIES:Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Federal_Workers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T151928 CREATED:20250916T030409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T235922Z UID:33197-1760011200-1760016600@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:CoDesigning Resilient Communities @Sustainable Building Week (PDX) DESCRIPTION:CoDesigning Resilient Communities @ Sustainable Building Week (PDX)\nJoin us on October 9 for a dynamic conversation on balancing urgent social challenges with long-term climate and natural hazard resilience.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How can communities in Oregon balance urgent concerns like homelessness and economic strain with the long-term need for resilience to earthquakes and climate change? Join us on October 9\, from 12-1:30pm PT\, to learn how partnerships across sectors can turn resilience from a distant goal into a present-day opportunity. \nModerated by Eric Corey Freed\, Principal and Director of Sustainability at CannonDesign\, this panel of public- and private-sector leaders will explore how community stewardship can address today’s pressing priorities while also laying the foundation for a safer\, more resilient future. Through dialogue and shared perspectives\, we’ll examine barriers that keep resilience initiatives on the back burner and spark ideas for collaboration across sectors. We’ll be joined by panelists: \n\nAnyeley Hallová\, CEO and Founder of Adre. Anyeley is a seasoned real estate developer with two decades of expertise in the built environment\, is the visionary behind Adre. This equity-centered development firm aims to pioneer projects fostering social and economic prosperity for marginalized groups in real estate. Adre\, a certified woman-owned\, minority-owned\, and emerging small business in Oregon\, reflects Anyeley’s commitment to inclusive development practices.\nJohn Wasiutynski\, Director\, Multnomah Couty Office of Sustainability. John leads Multnomah County programs and policies that advance equity\, prosperity\, and environmental health. Under his leadership\, the County has updated its joint Climate Action Plan with the City of Portland\, launched the clean energy finance program PropertyFit Oregon\, advocated for stronger air quality regulations\, and set the ambitious goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050.\nJay Wilson\, Resilience Coordinator\, Clackamas County Disaster Management. Jay spearheads the County’s efforts to reduce risks and assess hazards including flood\, earthquake\, wildfire\, volcano\, and climate change impacts. Wilson is the past-Chair (2014-17) of the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission (OSSPAC) and previously worked for Oregon Emergency Management as the Earthquake\, Tsunami\, and Volcano Programs Coordinator and for five years as a Mitigation Reservist with FEMA Regions IX and X.\nCharles M. Kelley Jr.\, AIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP BD+C\, Principal\, Green Urban Design\, LLC. Charles has 37 years of experience in architecture and urban design\, Charles works at every scale of planning and design in the making of resilient places through his company Green Urban Design LLC. He works with clients to implement sustainable urban design approaches aimed at developing equitable\, low-carbon\, and resilient neighborhoods.\nCarly Harrison\, SVP of Real Estate at Albina Vision Trust. Carly leads all real estate efforts as AVT undertakes the restorative redevelopment of 94 acres in Portland’s Lower Albina district. With 14 years of experience in complex real estate development and finance\, focused on housing and deeply sustainable development\, she thrives on bringing bold\, high-impact projects to life through innovative public-private partnerships.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 9\, 2025\n11:45 am PT – Doors Open12-1:30 pm PT – Panel Discussion\nCity of Possibility Convening Space408 SW Fifth Avenue (JK Gill Building)Portland\, OR\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is presented in partnership with City of Possibility and Sustainable Building Week.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n City of Possibility is an ongoing series of talks\, gatherings\, charrettes\, and exhibits exploring Portland architecture\, urban design\, and civic ambition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sustainable Building Week is a week of events to break down siloed thinking to improve cross-disciplinary education\, connectivity\, and future collaboration to promote sustainable practices and design across the city of Portland and beyond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Corey FreedAIA\, LEED Fellow\, EcoDistricts AP\, LFA\, ActiveScore APPrincipal\, Director of Sustainability\, CannonDesign \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anyeley HallováCEO and FounderAdre \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carly HarrisonSVP of Real EstateAlbina Vision Trust \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charles M. Kelley Jr.AIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP BD+CPrincipal\, Green Urban Design\, LLC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John WasiutynskiDirectorMultnomah County Office of Sustainability \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jay WilsonResilience Coordinator\, Clackamas County Disaster Management \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a member to attend special events free of charge\, and get Unfold Magazine mailed twice a year.\nMembership starts at just $5/month.\n \n Join URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/resilient-communities-pdx/ CATEGORIES:Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/caroline-ross-AUR2lhdTftQ-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR