Meet the DEAL Community

Keene, New Hampshire, United States

I work for a rural centre for entrepreneurship that, on paper, helps entrepreneurs and small business get set up. In practice, we do so much more, trying to keep the weave of social fabrics alive and invigorated, serve the poorest and most vulnerable, support the endeavours that matter etc. Looking to join a community of practice to keep my ideas around community building, regenerative practice and systems thinking current and inspired. 

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

I am an Executive and Board advisor with 18 years of experience growing social impact organizations through strategy execution, organizational design, and business transformation. My consultancy, SOVA Strategies, uses strategy and design principles to accelerate the scale of bold, purpose-driven organizations. I'm excited to be joining the DEAL Community to learn how I can leverage its tools to better support and challenge my clients, I love supporting impact-driven leadership teams, and work in both advisory and fractional roles.   Prior to SOVA, I spent a cumulative 14 years with Chemonics International – a $1.6B global development and sustainability firm operating in more than 100 countries. At Chemonics, I spent a decade as part of the C-suite, and reported to the CEO. In senior strategy roles, I led the design, launch, and management of enterprise-wide capabilities spanning corporate innovation, M&A and impact investing, venture building, change and quality management, and operational excellence. I also led corporate partnerships and thought leadership efforts for social innovation and impact investment. In partnership with sustainability non-profit UNLEASH, I co-designed and co-led a six-month startup incubator for early-stage social ventures, funded by Chemonics, supporting the launch and growth of more than 320 startups over five years. For five years, I was also a seconded Strategy Advisor to the UNLEASH Secretariat, and served as an Innovation Advisory Board Member. Earlier in my career, I worked in corporate social responsibility (CSR) consulting at Business for Social Responsibility, implementing CSR activities at Ann Inc., and supporting resource development at Project Concern International.  Originally from southern California, I now live in Cambridge, MA with my husband. I am an avid reader, wellness enthusiast, and adjunct professor of social innovation and entrepreneurship at The Washington Center in Washington, D.C.

Härnösand, Västernorrland, Sweden

I want another world, so I started WeWantAnotherWorld.nu! Left-wing writer with progressive ideas, so ignored by the mean media, but still hoping for better times, hence my pseudonym: Spero Etiam. I’m desperately searching for soulmates to take action together. Doughnut economics is a positive thinking, but alas, to make people accept new ideas we have to make them aware how neoliberal thinking causes almost all the world problems. That’s the goal of my global digital project. We should collaborate more, complement each other, so please join me at WeWantAnotherWorld.nu or write me how I can help you!

Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina

Designer, in all its meanings. I believe in our ability to design and –more importantly– re-design everything around us. Currently developing a community about design, technology and climate. It's called Rediseñar ("to Redesign"). I'm also the Product Design Lead at Open Earth Foundation, where we build open-source technology for cities and countries to fight climate change effects, and the Local Leader for Interaction Design Foundation at Córdoba, my hometown. 

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

I spent 25 years as a professor teaching Fisheries and Wildlife, Sociology, and Sustainability Science at Michigan State University, Warren Wilson College, and Furman University (USA) with a focus on applied and community engaged learning. The Furman University Sustainability Science B.S. program is based on the Sustainability Doughnut framework. From 2021-2024, I  participated in the $5M Carolinas Collaborative on Climate Health and Equity led by North Carolina State University and funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Adaptation Partnership program. My focus is on equitable climate resilience and adaptation having worked with African-American communities in Greenville, South Carolina and Bucksport, South Carolina. I also served on the inaugural Statewide Resilience Plan Advisory Committee for the South Carolina Office of Resilience and the Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the American Society of Adaptation Professionals. I launched Equitable Community Resilience LLC in 2024. I serve on the Board of the Connecticut River Conservancy. I am a member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and the Environmental Business Council of New England. I have earned an Advanced Systems Thinking Facilitation Certificate from the Waters Center for Systems Thinking

Sankt Gilgen, Salzburg, Austria

I'm a teacher and passionate sustainability coordinator. Studying for my MSc in Sustainability and Adaptation, I feel that positive storytelling, and demonstrating regenerative practice that is really happening is the path to transformational behavioural change. I consider collaboration and community as vital elements of a sustainable, equitable global futures.    

Bogotá, Colombia

I am a multidisciplinary economics professional committed to advancing environmental sustainability and socio-economic development. With over 5 years of experience in project management, financial modeling, and research, I have worked across diverse sectors, including technology, education, and government, refining skills in monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, budget management, and data-driven decision-making. I am passionate about transformative change that uplifts the quality of life for all sentient beings. Let’s connect to explore collaborative opportunities in sustainability and environmental impact.

Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland

As a mother of three, founder, and systems thinker based in Greenland, I’m passionate about transforming radical ideas into grounded, actionable solutions — especially in places where innovation meets resistance. My work centers on designing simplified, human-centered systems for businesses that prioritize well-being over endless growth — from travel and hospitality to education and AI-driven service models. I believe in reshaping how we define success: not by profit margins alone, but by the health of our communities, cultures, and ecosystems. Through my companies — Meaningful Travels Greenland, Café Nuan, and GlobEx AI — I champion regenerative business models rooted in local relevance, equity, and resilience.  I’m here to connect with fellow change-makers exploring how Doughnut Economics can be localized, lived, and led — even in the most unexpected places. Let’s rethink value. Let’s rebuild systems. Let’s design futures that hold space for both people and the planet.

Redwood City, California, United States

Retired software release engineer. I'm currently writing a book on culture and community in the US. For an article summarizing the book, click the Facebook icon to see my Substack page. • I do not use Facebook. The Facebook icon will take you to my Substack page. • The Tweet icon will take you to my Matrix page for secure chats. • To see my professional path, click on the LinkedIn icon. • The "world icon" will take you to my LinkTree page, which has many blog and contact links for me.

Olot, Girona, Spain

Ever since I can remember I had this dream that the world could be very different from what it is today, if we humans remembered to work how nature works. I was on a quest for a long time to figure out how to make this dream a reality. And I found it! Actually really simple I thought. BUT… I had to learn that simple does not mean easy. It is neither about money, nor land, nor ideas. There is plenty of that available. The thing that gets in the way, and where it always gets messy is our human emotional immaturity. With the many prototypes we had built that was the common denominator. So it got clear: We cannot change the world or system we live in. We can only build a new one. One that works in harmony with the universal laws and dynamics of nature. One that is so inspiring to more and more individual people that it will, at some point make the old system obsolete. 

Fariza Haouchine – Sustainable Finance Student & Transition Practitioner I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Money, Banking, Finance, and Insurance – specializing in Sustainable Finance and Banking. My academic background is multidisciplinary, combining finance, accounting, and the humanities. After an initial career in banking and financial advisory, I chose to redirect my path toward a more responsible form of finance, aligned with today’s ecological and social challenges. I am currently interning at the TES unit (Environmental and Societal Transitions) at the University of Marie and Louis Pasteur, where I contribute to applied research projects on Doughnut Economics. My goal is to bridge sustainable finance with regenerative economic models, exploring practical tools to integrate planetary boundaries and social foundations into financial practices. Convinced that transforming financial systems is essential for a just transition, I am committed to connecting financial analysis, ESG challenges, and alternative economic models to help shape a more sustainable future.

Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia

I have been involved in sustainability, politics and education since the 1980's.  More recently, I am a student of Modern Monetary Theory and now Doughnut Economics. I see these disciplines as natural allies. My work in recent years involves helping individuals and organisations have better conversations to find a way forward in an increasingly complex world where simple solutions are almost always unhelpful.  The main processes I use are: • Navigating Difficult Conversations, • Overcoming Immunity To Change, • WIAL Action Learning, and  • Polarity Management. I am also a software developer and a student of Stephen Batchelor's secular approach to Buddhism.  All those aspects of myself converge in a desire to leave the world in a better place than I found it, hence my interest in the DEAL Community.

Bellevue, Washington, United States

My name is Anquida Adams, and I am a dynamic keynote speaker and leader focused on cultivating a healthy culture within individuals and communities. Her work centers on navigating Identity Intelligence, Human Energetic Systems, Human Emotional Set-point Systems, and Socio-Emotional/Psychological Intelligence to promote healing, self-awareness, and balanced narratives. She introduces a holistic, limitless approach to co-creating meaningful relationships with oneself and others. Fascinated by the interplay of social dynamics, Anquida explores how healthy relationships influence behaviors within individuals, communities, and organizations. Her research in socio-emotional development and inclusive leadership guides her clients in fostering behavior change and well-being at all levels. Her philosophy, "We are the subculture of the larger culture; how are you showing up?" underscores her commitment to understanding human interaction and creating structural foundations for healthy relationships across diverse contexts.                    I’m currently Founder/CEO of A.L.A. Brand (Consists of A.L.A. Consulting Firm, A.L.A. Event Planning and Management, and A.L.A. World Foundation) Being Anquida Brand, and Let's Talk Disability Global Brand. All has a Social Relation, System, Equity/Inclusion/ Diversity, and Sustainability-Social Equity Lens as a foundation of what we do as an org.   All divisions & subdivisions play a key role in building foundations & sustainable aligned systems w/in the human & organizational structure of the workspace culture and the bottom line of the lifecycle of businesses. Our services range from coaching, consulting, development, & implementing transformation for Leadership/Teams, Equity/Inclusion/Diversity+ SJ Development, Disability/Inclusion, Entrepreneurship/ Startup, Personal/ Professional/Family Development, to the Hiring, Development, & Retaining of employees through our signature career fair or private career we host.                                                                    My connection to Climate is to create a place of belonging on the human and or organization side for newcomers to our community, at their capacity and in their own way, that fits their lifestyle on a work, community, and personal level..

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Hi! I am a human. I like being this. I am very fortunate to have had, and continue to have, the opportunity of self-discovery, and of service to those less fortunate. I see a lot of unnecessary suffering in the world, and ways that we can change to alleviate this extraneous suffering and to allow everyone to thrive. I recognize that the flow can be a more powerful tool of change than the fight. Professionally I have been involved with environmental permitting and renewable energy development within the public and private sectors for 25 years. My personal research, growth, and gravity have led me to study sustainability, economic systems change, and to be an activist promoting corporate boycotts, but also integration of circular economy ideologies in local communities.  I am here to understand and converse about Doughnut Economies as much as possible, and to become involved personally and professionally in any way I can. I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Hickory, NC, USA.

Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

I am Franco-British, born in French Polynesia and living in Spain since 2014. I graduated with a Master in international business from La Rochelle Business School in France and a double degree at HES Amsterdam.  I have extensive international experience, traveling but also including work placements in Latin America and Asia. As an enthusiast of digital marketing, I am also a lecturer in different business school.  I hope to have the opportunity to support the community and be able to bring my humble participation.

Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom

25 years of experience in global engineering, consultancy and SME leadership, most recently playing a role in the leadership of an SME consultancy. Triple-accredited Positive Psychology Coach and founder of a coaching and consultancy business aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, deeply committed to creating meaningful, values-driven impact. Top strengths: humour, curiosity and social intelligence. Away from work you’ll find me coaching both a girls' and boys' youth football team - or hitting the trails and hills.

Fenwick, East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

I am an expert in sustainability and have a PhD in Education for Sustainability. I have 15 years of experience working with businesses and organisations, helping them understand what a low carbon economy, a resilient community, localising food systems or zero waste means for them. Importantly, I can assist in turning these concepts into action at any level through facilitation and strategic planning. My expertise in material recovery means that I can analyse and advise businesses and manufacturers on how to reduce or eliminate waste to landfill. I have worked with a number of large food processors, and am assisting District and City Council to develop strategic action plans for waste management. I have completed numerous waste audits and given advice to councils to reduce waste to landfill. I project manages urban recycling / resilience projects, and I conducts baseline foodshed and food system analysis for districts or regions to look at how food flows into or out of their community.

Mundelein, Illinois, United States

Continuous Improvement Leader | Relentlessly Pursuing Improvements that Benefit Organizations and Humans | Co-Founder of Human CI Practicing Continuous Improvement to drive impactful results and adapt with agility to evolving market and regulatory conditions creates a competitive advantage that stands the test of time. Working in both the manufacturing and financial industries, I’ve designed, installed, and maintained improvement systems that deliver results and support a thriving improvement culture. I am at my best when I can pursue impactful results for my organizations while also improving the real-life experiences of fellow employees and customers. I am a natural people developer and coach with experience working at all leadership levels within an organization to ensure they support improvement culture as a priority. I Co-Founded Human CI, a think tank established to bring humanity into the way we define value and make decisions, because I wanted to be part of creating a brighter future for all humans. I hope to use my expertise in continuous improvement in service of others, and I believe being a part of the DEAL community will help connect me to opportunities that allow me to do just that.

Singapore

Keen on adopting doughnut economics as part of an early advisory startup focusing on small to medium enterprises’ digitalization journeys. The coexistence of technology and sustainability should not be determined by previous economic models of growth and compliance. And it seems that this confluence warrants a new way of thinking about sustainable digitalization journeys.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Hello, I am from India. I read ‘Small is Beautiful’ by EF Schumacher in 1996. Deeply influenced by it, I was searching for a meaningful professional career. In 1997, I found that and joined an organisation, which was far ahead of its time, a sort of social engineering experiment. A listed company, with the ratio of highest wage to the lowest wage at 1:5 !! It rebelled against the stock market, made huge social impact (20,000 construction workers with fixed wages and medical benefits - something unheard then and now in India). And a cult brand in the housing industry (which was then not an organised market). Moderate salaries, simple life styles. The company started in 1978, while I discovered them in 1997. But it all came crashing down by 2003, and I was left penniless (at age of 35). Since 2004, I was back at a regular corporate job, and rebuilt my life. But at personal level continued my life and lifestyle in line with my values. An attempt to make a sense of world is my constant state of being, and that dictates what I read. I read Doughnut Economics and finished it in two days - the last two days.  I am keen to understand where will this take us and be part of it.

York, England, United Kingdom

Independent advisor, creator and consultant with a focus on AI. I founded AI for the rest of us with the goal of helping people improve their AI fluency. If we can't understand each other when we talk about AI, we can't make good decisions about this technology!  I'm here to share what I learn about sustainable, responsible AI. In particular I'd like to talk about the impact of job losses driven by AI adoption, and how we can help individuals and business plan for this. I would like to help non-technical people understand the options of greener, more sustainable AI solutions. 

Rochester, New York, United States

I am a Business Banker. I help people grow and develop their businesses for freedom and independence. I started out as a commodities trader at the Chicago Board of Trade in Chicago after graduating with a degree in Economics. Have been in Banking through 5 decades of Banking Crisis's of one kind or another.  I learn and grow ad am excited about the Doughnut Theory and Renegade Economics. I want to share these concepts with all the small business development agencies I do lectures and presentations to in my city. "A rising tide lifts all ships"

Stockholm, Sweden

I work at the Olof Palme International Center, the Swedish labour movement's international solidarity organisation. My main focus is a Just Transition and workers' rights, and I see doughnut economy as a powerful way to steer towards these goals. I'm very interested in hearing about and creating more opportunities for trade unions and the wider labour movement to discuss how to align their struggle for a better life for workers with what the planetary crisis demands of us. How do we distribute resources so that everyone can achieve wellbeing and human rights - live within the donut?  relief etc.