Gina LaMotte is on a mission to cultivate the next generation of environmental leaders. She founded EcoRise to introduce students to sustainability, and help them create their own origin stories — or as we like to call them, “Storigins.”

“The more that we can unlock the agency and potential of young people — that’s where we focus our energy,” explains Gina.

Just as every hero has an origin story, or “Storigin,” so too do the champions of the green building community. By sharing your beginnings, we hope to encourage others to think about their own Storigins, why they were first inspired to act, and how their own unique backgrounds can help solve today’s mounting humanitarian, economic, and environmental obstacles.

What first inspired you? How does that early spark continue today? How have your credentials helped you become a leader in creating healthier spaces? How have your leadership roles impacted your commitment to designing a healthier and more prosperous world for all?

Tell us: What are your Storigins?