Amina Helstern is a Senior Regenerative Design Advisor at Perkins&Will — a global leader in design of sustainable environments — where she oversees high-performance energy and carbon analysis, material research, health and well-being initiatives, and resilience factors on a wide range of projects. Trained as an architect, Amina incorporates environmental strategies into the earliest phases of the firm’s corporate interiors, residential, mixed-use, K-12 education, branded environments, sports and recreation, and affordable housing projects. As a member of Perkins&Will’s Living Design Leadership Council, Amina works with other experts in design, sustainability, and technical execution to refine the strategic direction for the firm and, by extension, the industry. She has developed numerous tools and resources for project teams and clients to track quantitative and qualitative metrics, resulting in more positive environmental outcomes on the ground. Amina is a Crain’s Chicago Business 2023 Notable Leader in Sustainability.