When Preston Meets the Doughnut (Past)

Kingsley, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia

Hi, my name is Allan aka 'Big Al' Connolly, a trusted and multi-award winning entrepreneur, growth strategist and changemaker. I have a passion for economic and community development and a personal social responsibility to end loneliness, poverty and homelessness in WA and beyond. I am also the Founder/Managing Director of Kommuniti HQ - A profit for purpose social business specialising in community wealth building, Asset-based community development and employee-owned trusts and corporations. All tied into the UN SDG Goals, in particular Goal 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities. Our Kommuniti is growing exponentially as we seek to embed these practices into every one of the 10,000+ suburbs in Australia, in turn, creating the New Economy that is needed for people and planet to sustain temselves. If you would like to join our Kommuniti Hub Mastermind Group and secure your suburb, you can put in an expression of interest here.... http://bit.ly/KommunitiWealthBuilderEOI

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America

From the Pacific Northwest of the United States, I am a senior-level change agent in international development, especially with non-profits, but including higher education, and donor organization. Sector experience is broad: Gender integration, women's empowerment, and new concepts of masculinity are key focus areas. But also: Sustainable development, community development, and business and economic development, child protection, humanitarian assistance, and more. I hold a Master's degree focused in Communication for Development from University of Oregon Graduate School.

London

Budapest

I am a bioengineer developing water and conservation projects, father of five, organic gardener.

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Baiting Hollow, Calverton, New York, United States of America

Founder of Effective Altruism Rationality To Help (e.a.r.t.h.) 501c3; Designer, builder, resident of Long Island Green Dome and Gardens; Steward of O Parks, Wildlife and Recreation in Nicaragua; Just a general all-purpose terra-sapien

New Jersey, United States of America

Findhorn, Scotland, United Kingdom

Strategy Lead, Scotland CAN B – a partnership between the Scottish Government and B Lab (the non-profit behind the B Corp movement) to build a nationwide culture of business as a force for good, towards creating a wellbeing economy for Scotland.  Co-initiator & Strategy Lead, Findhorn Watershed Initiative – coordinated action for nature recovery and connection in the River Findhorn watershed. Co-founder, Living Alive – experience-led sustainability consultancy and certified B Corp working in nature with business leaders and teams to catalyse pro-ecological behaviour change.