Meet the DEAL Community

Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom

With over 25 years of experience working in several areas across the built environment, I’ve shaped my career around a deep passion for sustainability, innovation and making a real difference. I specialise in strategy, risk management, reporting and transformation, with a focus on driving practical change rather than sticking to convention. From promoting net-zero solutions to supporting circular economy principles and rethinking how we design and deliver communities, I enjoy challenging the status quo. I take a collaborative and creative approach to engaging stakeholders, always aiming to balance environmental, social, and economic priorities. I believe bold ideas should translate into real outcomes, shaping places that future generations can be proud of. I am a self-motivated leader who thrives on turning ambitious visions into reality and making the impossible possible. Outside of work, you can find me building Lego sets, traveling or playing water polo. 

Budapest, Hungary

GreenFormation aims to trigger green and social transition and transformation. GreenFormation consists of dedicated individuals with a diverse background ranging from ecology through economy and policy to geography. It focuses on biodiversity and the well-being of society, sufficient energy use, socio-economic transition and transformation, as well as behaviour change. For this, GreenFormation carries out research, measures impacts, provides advice, and implements projects. It involves multiple stakeholders, builds dialogues and bridges, and brings experience and networks from both Western and Eastern Europe.

Orange County, California, United States

I wrote the Bread Standard and heard about this other economic systems themed around food and really like the ideas I'm seeing here.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

I've spent the last 18 years working to develop organizations, public policy, and a diversity set of projects that advance regenerative futures and meaningful climate action. I'm currently the CSO at Climate First Bank. Prior to this role I served as a presidential appointee for the Biden-Harris administration at the U.S. Department of Energy, and before as the Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer for the City of Orlando, Florida. My career also includes entrepreneurship endeavors such as founding the eco-action nonprofit org, IDEAS For Us, and an urban farming enterprise, Fleet Farming.

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I'm excited to be bringing a place-based perspective from British Columbia, Canada. As Executive Director of the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, I work to strengthen the connections between outdoor recreation, community wellbeing, and environmental stewardship. I’m passionate about putting the principles of Doughnut Economics into practice, helping communities thrive within ecological limits while ensuring that everyone can lead healthy, connected lives. My work focuses on collaboration with governments, recreation groups, and local leaders to create more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities across BC.

Morristown, New Jersey, United States

Believe in the common good Favorite quote:  “It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it”.   Upton Sinclair My career in finance was accidental, but at it did keep me from wasting my time on a Phd in economics from a US university.  I spend 35 years in the financial markets, most of that as a global fixed-income portfolio managers.  I am astonished that anybody who has 'invested' in the markets can believe in the rationality or that they don't need strong regulatory oversight.  Free market orthodoxy created many of the of the challenges highlighted by the donut economic framework.  They won't create the solutions. Currently focused on the BS of global carbon markets  and working to install a new generation of leaders in the US.     

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

I'm working as part of Oxfordshire Doughnut Ecnomics Collaboration (www.oxfordshiredoughnut.org.uk) to encourage Oxfordshire groups and initiatives of all kinds to use Doughnut Economics to make their activities more effective and impactful.

Doctor in applied human sciences from the University of Montreal, I undertake transdisciplinary research at the intersection of sustainability transitions theory, public policy, and social movement studies, with a particular interest for radical societal transformations and the acceleration of a just and equitable grand societal transition. Director of HEC Montréal’s Sustainability Transitions Ecosystem, I’m responsible for catalyzing innovative transition-based collaborations between the university’s various research centers and external partners from various sectors of society. With more than ten years of teaching experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability and social innovation, I’ve also led the social impact incubation and acceleration entrepreneurship programs at HEC Montréal’s Social Impact Hub, where I also worked on consulting projects supporting municipalities and para-municipal organizations in the development public policies for sustainability and social impact strategy. Co-founder of two social enterprises in Permaculture design, I also sit on the board of two non-profit organizations in the fields of circular economy and food education. As a research-activist member of the Montreal Climate Coalition; I’m also engaged in various citizen-led transition initiatives at the neighborhood level. Holder of an MBA, I also have nine-year of corporate experience in business development for the multinational Procter & Gamble. I’m also an active member of ROOTS McGill, a research group focused on organizing towards sustainability. 

Ennis, Clare, Ireland

I am a lifelong environmental campaigner and nature advocate. I started working in organizational sustainability 6 years ago and now work as a sustainability consultant for SMEs in the west of Ireland. The Doughnut model is the easiest way for me to explain what businesses have to do to stay relevant and competitive in the future without destroying our natural resources. I am looking forward to connecting with likeminded people so that I can learn from your experiences and put new ideas into practice.

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

I'm a student of Sustainable Development (MSc University of Sussex), an operations professional, a volunteer Recycling Champion, and a parent. I learn every day. I aim to contribute to solutions over problems.

Vienna, Austria

I am a team member of Donut Wien (Doughnut Vienna) and want to help bring Vienna into the doughnut. One of our core projects is to create a city portrait of Vienna, which shall serve as a compass for the city's transformation (and hopefully also as a model for further doughnuts in Austria and abroad).  Over the last 25 years I have been working in business consulting, international development cooperation, public R&D funding and as finance manager in small biotech companies.

Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States

I am a Finance professor at Bridgewater State University who also is involved in climate change activities, with a focus on environmental justice. In addition, I serve on the Plymouth (MA) Climate Action Net Zero Committee, which is charged with helping Plymouth implement its Climate Action Plan. I am interested in exploring how Doughnut Economics can be applied to climate change and EJ initiatives at the local level. 

Vienna, Austria

I am a sustainability consultant and activist for democracy, human rights and preserving the planet

Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, France

I am an entrepreneur driven by a passion for innovation and change. My journey began with 10 years in engineering projects, learning how to turn complex ideas into reality. Along the way, I discovered the transformative power of the circular economy. For the past 5 years, I’ve helped businesses rethink their models to face the challenges of economic transition. Teaching in business schools allows me to pass on both knowledge and real-world insights. I believe learning is never one-way — I love sharing, but equally love learning from others. Every project I take on is rooted in the strength of collective intelligence. For me, collaboration is not just a method, it’s the foundation of innovation. I am convinced that business can thrive while building a more sustainable future. That conviction is what drives me every single day.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

PhD Fruit Science, working in the field of smart Horticulture for sustainable production 

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Pak is the Director of the Design for Circular Cities Master of Science program and a Senior Lecturer in Circular Cities at Deakin University. 

Azores, Portugal

I was born on Terceira Island, Azores, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Marketing at the Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra. Alongside my studies, I work in the field of Sustainability and Sustainable Finance.

Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, France

Product management enthusiast, I'd like to bring my expertise in that domain plus my facilitator hat to DEAL community. On the counterpart, I'd like to bring the Donut and DEAL contents to the Agile Product Development world. Change the world one product at a time ! Show the world it is still possible ! Let's inspire each others ! Let's go !

Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

I believe that people can evolve. To do this is necessary to understand, learn and make an effort to create in our present, the future we deserve.  Who am I ?  I´ m argentinian women, that enjoy life, nature. Also understood that integrity and human consciousness is the key driver for a positive change.  I have  a PhD in Sociology and a Master in Business Administration degree from Universidad de Belgrano. Master in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Leadership, Universidad de Barcelona.  Psychopedagogue from Pontificia Universidad Católica Santa María de los Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Nowadays, she is a Postdoctoral Researcher for UBA, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Economics Faculty.    Certified Mentor for ALDESD Association for Learning Design and Education for Sustainable Development https://aldesd.org/certified-bootcamp-mentors/ Alliance with Unesco.    Former Academic Coordinator of the Political Science Doctorate and International Relations for Universidad de Belgrano, Argentina. Director of Double Diploma Alliances with business schools in Europe.  I was the 1st female international president for SLADE, PLatinamerican Strategy Society, SLADE (2016/2018).   Since 2010, I´m  professor for Toulouse Business School (France and Spain campus), also teaching in Latinamérica: Ecuador,  Chile and  Colombia and in my country.    Belongs to board of directors and Academic Coordinator for the courses taught about sustainability for Amartya, (eco social nonprofit organization).   @griseldalassaga

Istanbul, Türkiye

I am a medical student with a minor in economics, passionate about connecting health, sustainability, and social justice. I enjoy learning across disciplines, from public health to alternative economic models, and I’m excited to explore how the doughnut can inspire more regenerative and equitable approaches in healthcare and beyond.

Trying to ♻️ Sustainable design and AI/digital tools Textile UnTangled facilitator

Mexico City, Mexico

I am French living in Mexico City for 9 years. I am agronomist but I decided a few years ago dedicate to fashion design, my Pasion since childhood. I developed a fashion brand to propose a respectful approach of making clothes: Kristilla is “Conscious Elegance”.We care about people, we care about the environment. With this state of mind, I discovered Green Donut organization and the Textile Untangled workshop and I get seduced by the concept. I became a facilitator and country coordinator in Mexico. That’s why i want to join the Donut Economics community, to be part of this amazing movement. I look forward to meat other people and organizations with the same spirit and interest.

Lanjarón, Granada, Spain

I am a project manager and social entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience leading international collaborations, non-profit initiatives, and women-led projects. As the founder and facilitator of The Self Care Garden, I design and deliver programmes that support women’s wellbeing, leadership, and resilience. Through coaching, workshops, and community initiatives, I help individuals and organisations create sustainable practices for rest, reflection, and impact. Beyond The Self Care Garden, I have managed multi-year international projects in the non-profit sector, contributed to board governance, and facilitated training in conflict management, agile working, and collaborative leadership. Key areas of expertise include: * Project management for mission-driven initiatives * Resource and team optimisation to maximise impact * Ethical business and systems design * Leadership and team development with a wellbeing focus I am passionate about aligning organisational success with human sustainability. I bring a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, ensuring projects not only achieve outcomes but also nurture the people driving them.

Mr. Alden is an Independent Systems Theorist with a rare combination of technical mastery, implementation experience, and strategic vision. He began his career on the ground floor of enterprise asset management (EAM), becoming a pivotal figure in the deployment and evolution of MAXIMO systems across industries, starting with version 2.6 in 1992 and advancing through every production release up to Series 5. For over a decade, Mr. Alden has led mission-critical projects involving CMMS and EAM platforms, acting as both a hands-on architect and a catalyst for transformation. His background includes deep technical competencies—ranging from SQR and PL/SQL programming to custom integrations, database engineering, and platform migrations—as well as real-world implementations in sectors such as aerospace, higher education, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. Known for his ability to bridge technical execution with strategic insight, Mr. Alden has helped organizations realize the full value from their systems through custom training, re-engineered workflows, and enterprise-spanning data strategies. His work has touched a wide range of functional domains—from biomedical engineering to real estate project management, IT services, and scientific research. Today, Mr. Alden applies his systems expertise beyond enterprise environments. As the creator of the Kosmos Framework, he has developed a biomimetic, systems-thinking approach to diagnosing and redesigning social, institutional, and organizational structures. His work integrates principles from engineering, biology, and information theory to create ethical, adaptive frameworks for systemic transformation. He publishes his research on Substack at kosmosframework.substack.com, where foundational papers such as The 7ES (Element Structure) Framework for Systems Theory, Fundamental Design Principles (FDPs), The Designer Query Discriminator, and The Observer's Collapse Function outline a unified theory for understanding, classifying, and redesigning complex systems. These works position Mr. Alden as not just a practitioner, but a pioneer in next-generation systems theory.