In celebration of leaders nationwide guiding the way to more sustainable homes and communities, we elevated seven remarkable resilience champions. From New Orleans to East L.A. and across Indian Country, these individuals show what’s possible when we shift practices and adopt new technologies that save families money, promote health and well-being, and build local economies.
Journalist Vesna Jaksic Lowe interviews each of these forward-thinking individuals to find out what drives their passion and how they’re making an impact through green building, climate resilience, and equitable decarbonization.
Bomee Jung, CEO and Co-Founder, Cadence One-Five: "Helping Housers Build Resilient Homes"
Oji Alexander, CEO, People's Housing: "Building Wealth and Resilience Through Homeownership"
Gina Ciganik, CEO, Habitable: "Deploying Science to Create Healthier Buildings"
Luke Ilderton, Executive Director, Energy Outreach Colorado: "A Passion for Equitable Decarbonization"
Joseph Kunkel, Director, Sustainable Native Communities Design Lab, "In Indian Country, Advancing Resilience Through Holistic Design"
Anne Evens, CEO, Elevate: "How Clean Energy Drives Climate and Racial Justice"
Monica Mejia, President and CEO, East LA Community Corporation: "Going All Electric on L.A.'s Eastside"