Meet the DEAL Community

Braga, Norte, Portugal

I am an Economics student at the University of Minho, motivated by issues such as climate change, economic inequality and a new social contract for the 21st century. I was born in Brazil, but moved to Portugal at the age of 16. During high school, I was a member of the Fridays for Future movement, helping to organize studentes climate strikes in my city of Braga, Portugal. This experience motivated me to study more about climate change and other social problems. I am, currently, an undergrduate Economics student at the University of Minho, but my interests are also in the fields of cognitive science and law.

San Anselmo, California, United States of America

Business Attorney. Electronica Devotee. Outdoor Enthusiast. Bay Area Human. He/Him

Montevideo, Uruguay

I am the father of Lidia and León, husband of Mónica, professional percussionist in the Montevideo Symphonic Band, Chemical Engineer and co-founder of the Ecotech Laboratory and coordinator of the Economy for the Common Good in Uruguay

Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, België

Facilitator of sustainable collaboration & partnerships | mediator | organizational designer

Luxembourg

Economist by education and a futurist & curious mind by practice

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I am currently living and working in Sydney. I work in childhood cancer research and volunteer in the community through surf life saving.

Leiria, Centro, Portugal

Every problem is an opportunity. If you create the right mindset you'll see it this way too. I like an environment where strategic thinking, fast-paced organizations, data-driven, and analytical reasoning, creativity, and curiosity are required.

Tønsberg, Vestfold, Norge

Ellen Sjong is a trained special education teacher and lecturer with a master's degree in pedagogy, educational management. She has worked at all levels of the school from kindergarten to high school and taught systemic thinking and Appreciative Inquiry at the college level. She was the initiator og "Smultringøkonomi Tønsberg" and the first Doughnut Festival in Norway (2022) together with Bjørn Hauger. In 2024 she cofounded "Nettverket Smultringøkonomi Norge" together with a group of others. This network is now working to build a coalition of organizations in Norway for a new and truely sustainable economy. Ellen has created the tool "Doughnut model for children" associated with planetary boundaries cards for different ages. She is particularly interested in how we must learn to think and act systemically.  

Tønsberg, Vestfold, Norge

Bjørn Hauger (PhD) is a sociologist. He has worked at Vestfold University College in Norway and has also worked as a consultant. He has extensive experience with the use of the strength-based action research tradition Appreciative Inquiry (AI) as an approach to work with organizational development and change processes in the public sector. Hauger has written several publications on this topic. 

Ciudad de México, Estado de México, México

Bachelor's in Actuarial Science and MBA with a desire to make a change for our community and our world!

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Fun, fearless, award-winning. Better systems make better people, better people make better organisations, better organisations make better cities, and better cities make a better world. Therefore, Can we co-design and implement ecosystems that create opportunities for people to collaborate better? Yes, we can. Inspired by initiatives such as Doughnut Economics, I am developing a collaborative city ecosystem.

Pont-Canavese, Piemonte, Italia

I am a dreamer, a graphic designer, a traveller, a mother (in order of appearance). With my family I left the chaotic city of Rome to live in the woods of Piemonte, near the Gran Paradiso National Park.

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Hello! To make a long experience, short: I lived 5 years in China where I completely questioned our conditioning (I have an MBA) as Westerners, our beliefs, our priorities and the whole economic and financial system in particular. And the human culture (I hold a Certificate in Psychosocial Intervention) ... My studies and research led me to create DOT - Dare Other Things. A training that I give so that we can really Dare Other Things in our professional lives. I look forward to talking with you, and meeting you! MJ

Onaway, Michigan, United States of America

I have a diverse history of experience in many fields, culminating in a master plan design and rollout in progress. I am focused and when something new that is in alignment with my goals comes along, I can integrate and adapt to capture the energy keeping it flowing in the right direction.

Longueuil, Québec, Canada

After completing her Ph.D. in Environmental Economics, Marielle Savard worked as a Professor in a Faculty of Business in the USA. With a team of volunteers, she organized two Conferences related to ecological building and permaculture and contributed to the creation of a sustainable living program. She received prizes from the Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club US and from the American Lung Association. She also worked as Faculty Lecturer at McGill, taught in China and Algeria. She worked for international organizations, for governments and for the private sector. As a volunteer, she has reviewed articles for the scientific journal Ecological Economics. She has used environmental, social and economic indicators to assess performance. She is now the Founding President of ResidenConsult offering Corporate Social Responsibility Services to Assisted-Living Residences.

Hi. My experience reflects 40 years of service in local government in California, including 20 years as a Chief Executive and 10 years consulting with local governments and private industry. At present, I run a statewide organization that intervenes on behalf of local governments to maintain fair and reasonable electric rates on street lights and traffic control systems, I also facilitate strategy and foresight sessions for elected officials and staff, and conduct key executive performance evaluations. Recent interim assignments have included managing a 10 member regional telecommunications agency and starting up a 17 member regional wildfire prevention authority. My volunteer work includes Chair of the Marin County Treasury Investment Oversight Committee, which monitors policy and audits for $1B+ public money for over 30 governmental agencies. My family and friends are treasure beyond measure, and I am content.

Bristol, England, Royaume-Uni

Interested in identifying  and businesses, initiatives and experts within the DEAL community or beyond. I'm an environemental engineer currently working for Lawyers for Net Zero (UK based - https://www.lawyersfornetzero.com/) and ChangeNOW, a leading event to scale solutions for the planet (France based - https://www.changenow.world/). As a consultant I facilitate the Climate Fresk workshop (https://climatefresk.org/) and advise on content related to our global issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss.

Vicenza, Veneto, Italia

Passionate about nature, wildlife, sustainability, justice, equality. Economist specialised in Resource Economics and Sustainable Development.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Hi! My name is Mickelle and I am an American Expat living in Amsterdam. I moved here 5 years ago and absolutely love the city! As a Mother, a Film Maker and a technologist I find this am incredible place to be to be able to live a more holistic life(in every aspect). My vision is to create processes for people to create in the medium of film across their lifespans and in a way that is more human scale.

Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

I have an economy background, graduated in economy and EMBA I work as CFO for a small travel company. I have lived in three countries and speak 4 languages. My main hobby is traveling the world to learn from its incredible cultural and natural diversity.

Summit, New Jersey, United States of America

Passionate about impacting small businesses and communities through entrepreneurship and economic development. I am the founder of Beyond Main, a technology company that is building a new platform to power local small and micro-based businesses and help strengthen economic vitality for communities everywhere.

Singapore, Singapore

I'm a Circular Economy enthusiast by heart, Fashion Business Strategist by experience, and Professional of Innovation and Digital Technologies by Hyper Island.

Rosscahill, Co. Galway,

Nearly retired carpenter/builder who Lives in a self built passive home in the country. Avid organic gardener, bee keeper and part time bus driver.