Fellows mentioned in this story:
Danielle Bass
Meli James

From Honolulu Magazine:

Today’s work world has morphed into a kaleidoscope of careers rocked by global events, environmental concerns and reconsidered priorities. Against this unsettled backdrop, new jobs and paradigms are emerging in Hawai‘i. Some are fueled by artificial intelligence, others by an amplified focus on sustainability, still others by the explosive growth of social media. Here, nine pioneers and observers of the cutting edge of new and burgeoning careers give their predictions about the workscape of the future.

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Prediction No. 2

Work focused on climate resiliency and sustainability will continue to flourish.

Born and raised in Hawai‘i and passionate about preserving the ‘āina, Danielle Bass has served as the state of Hawai‘i’s sustainability coordinator since then-Gov. Ige created the role in 2017. Bass works with others in government, nonprofits and the private sector involved in climate resiliency and sustainability. She’s seen a rapid growth of state, corporate and nonprofit jobs in the field, a trend she expects to continue.

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Prediction No. 5

Entrepreneurism will rise as more take advantage of technology, social media and changing work culture.

Meli James is a co-founder of Mana Up, a statewide initiative to build and support entrepreneurs in Hawai‘i. Through Mana Up, she’s seen firsthand the rise of our Islands’ makers and entrepreneurs, who make their living creating, producing and selling things.

Read the complete article at honolulumagazine.com