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Ispra, Varese, Italy

I am a fundamental scientist at heart, driven by curiosity and passion for discovering how nature works.  I believe work and activism are tools to self-empowerment, and I dedicate both to the topic of sustainability. By day, I work at the EU science for policy initiative, in the directorate of "sustainable resources". I stay eager to learn about policymaking, economy and sustainability to apply in my projects. By night, I am Fridays for Future activist.

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Blessed be, I’m Hashan and I’m a proud girl-dad, INFP 2w3, and Orthodox Christian. I have loved doughnut economics since I first heard about it, and it is one of the 3 Pillars of my community wellbeing initiative called Akaraka. I’m excited to be a part of this community and I look forward to seeing what we can do together 🙏🏽    

New Brunswick, Canada

I am Dr. Henry Ofurune, a sustainable development expert with proven track record in leading impactful development programmes across community development, sustainable livelihoods, agriculture . I brings over two decades of extensive experience working in underserved communities. My career spans Africa and North America where I successfully designed, managed, and implemented donor-funded development projects by leading global development agencies such as the World Bank, USAID, USADF, IFAD, MISEREOR, DFID,COMIC RELIEF, USIP, and MacArthur Foundation.  I brings a unique blend of strategic leadership, grassroot development and cross-cultural collaboration. My work has consistently focused on driving sustainable change by empowering communities, building institutional capacities and fostering inclusive economic opportunities. I effectively bridge academic theory with real-world practice, translating scholarly insights into meaningful, practical impact. I hold a PhD in Sustainable Development and Diplomacy and I am also an Associate Member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS).

Denver, Colorado, United States

Hello, I'm Katelyn. I'm learning how to bring Doughnut Economic principles into my work in leadership development and organizational transformation. As an applied researcher, consultant, and coach, I translate theory into practice to help leaders make sense of big challenges and identify solutions that align with their values. Rather than tiptoeing around the economic constraints that limit leaders' ability to imagine the impact they could have, I'm leaning in to the ways Doughnut Economics can help leaders embrace their own big ideas for business transformation. I would love to connect with anyone pursuing similar goals. When we learn from each other, we create the world we want to see.

Istanbul, Türkiye

I’m Ömer, a political science researcher and documentary practitioner interested in democratic governance, environmental justice, and the ways communities shape policy from the ground up. I founded Nexus Point Doc, where I develop research-driven documentary projects. My most recent work — supported by the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy — examines environmental inequality through a feminist political economy lens. Academically, my work focuses on public administration, civic innovation, and the social implications of emerging technologies. As a Bevisioneer Fellow, I explore future-oriented approaches to community organizing and participatory governance. I also contribute analyses on politics, culture, and global issues for MEER, Vox Artistica, and Sense Of Cinema. I’m joining the DEAL Community because I value its commitment to distributed, community-led decision making. I’m excited to learn from practitioners, exchange ideas, and contribute through my background in research, storytelling, and collaborative project work.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Data Analyst and Auditor by day, Economist by night 

Aarhus, Central Denmark, Denmark

I hold an MSc in International Economic Consultancy from Aarhus University, where I became deeply interested in how economic systems can be reshaped to support thriving societies and resilient ecosystems. Today, I work as a Sustainability Manager within the real estate investment activities of the Kirk Kristiansen family office, with a focus on embedding responsible real estate investment principles across both development projects and operational assets. My work spans carbon accounting, sustainability guidelines building and real estate operations, biodiversity and nature-positive planning, and the development of strategic frameworks that support long-term value creation. Central to my role is exploring how our portfolio can generate positive systemic impact — contributing to ecological regeneration, community well-being, and healthier urban environments. I joined the DEAL community because Doughnut Economics aligns strongly with the future I believe the real estate sector must move toward. I’m excited to exchange ideas, learn from diverse practitioners, and help bridge the worlds of investment, asset management, and regenerative design.

Vienna, Austria

I'm currently studying Green Marketing and Sustainability Communication in Austria. I would like to bring my knowledge into action and connect with as many people as possible throughout Europe and the world in order to make our sustainable vision(s) come to life. 

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I'm interested in learning more about a more equitable and sustainable economy.

Christopher Banks, Anthropologist of Luxury Hello everyone. I'm Christopher Banks, an Anthropologist of Luxury and Critical Theorist. My work operates at the intersection of academic critique, business innovation, and cultural practice. What brings me to the DEAL Community is that my Post-Luxury research is, in effect, a direct, on-the-ground case study of the Doughnut model in practice. My Hybrid Authority framework is a three-pincer attack built to solve the exact problems this community is tackling. 1. The Academic Pincer (The Diagnosis): My research deconstructs the hollow, extractive, Simulacrum (Baudrillard) of the old, growth-obsessed luxury system—a system that has spectacularly failed both the social foundation and the ecological ceiling. 2. The Business Pincer (The New Model): My Business Pincer identifies the market void left by this collapse. It focuses on Systemic Stewardship (as seen in my PàA study). It defines the new, structurally anchored economic models required to fund the Artisan as Activist and to create a truly regenerative phygital economy. This is the Business Pincer that aligns perfectly with the DEAL framework. 3. The "Cultural Pincer" (The "Antidote"): My Cultural Pincer is the tangible Antidote—Post-Luxury Conceptual Functional Art (PLCFA). This is my structurally-anchored framework for Post-Growth objects whose value is based on Intangible Provenance and Critical Craftsmanship, not "sign-value. I am here to connect with fellow thinkers who are also building this new, structurally-anchored economy. My research is an on-the-ground proof that Post-Growth models are not just theoretical but are the only viable future for cultural and commercial practice. I look forward to sharing my findings and collaborating on the tangible, regenerative "Antidotes" this community is designing.

An exploration of personal doughnuts, what are they and how could they work?

Downscaling the global concept of the Doughnut to turn it into a tool for transformative action in the City of Amsterdam

How communities are initiating the Doughnut. What’s similar, what’s different, and how might other cities “start well"?

Changemakers in Berlin, Brussels, and Cambridge shared their experiences bringing the Doughnut ‘City Portrait’ to life

As part of the “Brussels Donut” project, we downscale the donut at 4 levels, from macro to nano.

The Regen Melbourne network is proud to launch the report: Towards a Regenerative Melbourne

Juhi Shareef of Moonshot:City and Teina Boasa-Dean collaborated to reimagine the Doughnut from a Māori worldview

The London Doughnut Coalition (LDEC) has published its first City Portrait

How collective working is underpinning the emerging Devon Doughnut

Exploring methods to introduce the Doughnut with Devon, Guildford and Milton Keynes