Meet the DEAL Community

Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France

I am a citizen of the world, creative entrepreneur. I support people and business to get buy in for their ideas through visual communication, storytelling and coaching techniques.  I was born in Mexico and I have been living in France for the past 20 years. 

Lisbon, Portugal

Sofia Cordeiro is a senior technical expert at ADENE, Portuguese Energy Agency. She is currently working on the National Coordination of the Covenant of Mayors. Sofia joined ADENE in 2022 as the coordinator of Working Groups & Studies for the European Energy Network, during the year of the Presidency of ADENE 2022/2023. Previously, as a Senior Advisor to the Lisbon City Council, Sofia assisted in the definition of strategic policies for environment, water & energy efficiency, and the implementation of the first urban plan for water reuse at a national level. She was also the city's liaison with several city networks (C40, European Green Capital Network, Covenant of Mayors, ICLEI, Eurocities and Energy Cities). With a degree in Applied Plant Biology, and academic background in the areas of cell and developmental biology (1999-2008), Sofia has worked in several areas, from science communication to information technologies. She was a project manager for the Technological Plan for Education, at the Ministry of Education (2008-2011) and worked for multinational information technology companies (Critical Software & Gfi) and at a startup accelerator, the Lisbon Challenge (2013-2015). Sofia has recently concluded the curricular program of the Doctoral Program on Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies at the University of Lisbon and NOVA University of Lisbon.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Matthew Ferguson, a seasoned local government expert, drives process innovation as Senior Manager at the City of Cape Town. He champions citizen-centric cultures, productivity, and well-being. Fascinated by self-organising systems and emergent orders, he seeks to revolutionise public service delivery. When not geeking out over organisational cultures, he's cycling, chilling with his cats, or tinkering with vintage tractors. 

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

A coach, consultant and facilitator working with professionals and entrepreneurs to ignite and fire-up their personal, career, leadership and business goals.  Passionate about social, economic and environmental justice.     

Wellington

Spokane, Washington, United States

Needed are local communities empowered to change the direction of society. I created collective intelligence as SHROOM Technology -- Super Holistic Resourcing as Organically Organized Media. Together we have synergy to change everything. Robert Swanson, Founder WorldWisePeople.com   

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Strong advocate for Doughnut Economics. Previous lecturer on MBM Sustainability and Responsible Management paper. Registered Climate Fresk facilitator - to help wake NZ up! Co-founder of Regen Waikato.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

I'm the founder of Solidarity Hall, a book publisher and podcast (called Dorothy's Place) focused on the solidarity economy and assoociated spiritualities.  I'm also an organizer of the Social Cooperative Academy and have a Substack called Solidarity Hall.

Melbourne

I am a fan of Donut Economics.  Our world is broken. We have a brilliant new model that we need to get behind.

Woodside, California, United States

Born and raised in CA. 35 years years as a personal financial advisor in Washington DC area, helping people save and invest for a comfortable retirement. Now retired.   Very interested in following work on the Personal Doughnut and also on businesses who are getting into the Doughnut.

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium

My interests range across very different fields. I am basically an IT enthusiast and look for areas where technology can bring added value to creativity and the improvement of human activities.      

Siena, Italy

Father, husband, mushroom forager, woodworker, synergistic horticulturist, public servant, institutional economist, liberal and limitarian

Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil

Hi!  I'm a gen z, high energy, biologist with a MBA in sustainability and circular economy. The donut economy model inspired me to take action, and showed me a viable future is possible!  I am really insterested into meeting connections and join the Donut economy advocates. If you want to make projects of Donut economy in Piracicaba, COUNT ME INNNN! 

Neuburg an der Donau, Kreis Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, Germany

6th semester student of Sustainability and Environmental Management at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

I'm a passionate advocate for reimagining economic systems to create a more sustainable and equitable world. My journey with Doughnut Economics began with the realisation that traditional models were not aligned with the values I hold dear. Since then, I've been integrating the principles and frameworks of Doughnut Economics into the foundation of my business, A'ARU Collective, using it as my north star in guiding our business decisions. 

Alicante, Spain

I am a doctor and economist. Currently retired. I dedicate part of my time to working as a volunteer in various NGOs. At Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL: www.citizenscllimateeurope.org) I am the coordinator in Spain. At CCL we try to influence the Spanish and European parliament to put a price on CO2 emissions and use the money raised to support the energy transition. In my local community in Alicante we promote citizen awareness and local energy communities. And on an international scale, I collaborate with the NGO Rafiki Africa (www.rafiki-africa.org), which works in one of the poorest areas of Uganda to create a fast and replicable development model that ensures a minimum quality of life and allows women to freely decide the number of children they have. they really want to have.

Paris - Marseille

I'm a sustainable world storyteller, screenwriter and filmmaker.     

Bresca, Baix Pallars, Lleida, Spain

A recovering economist, now a green building consulant bringing the new economic principles to the world of real estate through regenerative development and design. Working with organizations and businesses in the built environment to support them in their evolution towards a world that works towards "getting back in the doughnut". 

Hastings, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Working towards systemic change in financial systems. And a big fan of Kate Raworth of course.

Westchester County, New York, United States

I am a NorCal native, currently living in New York and studying sociology and sustainability. I was introduced to the Doughnut Economics model in one of my sustainability courses and it deeply resonated with me. As someone who grew up under Reaganomics, I am excited to join a community of people who are building a new economic model which will benefit us all! 

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Hi everyone, After a long career in marketing and business it took having my two boys to realise I needed to focus my energy on doing something productive to help their future. I’m in the final months of an MSc in Sustainable Development and I am keen to get involved in projects where I can use my experience to make a difference. It’s great to be part of the doughnut economics movement. Claire

Helsingborg, Skåne, Sweden

Sustainability goals and community work 

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Adam Kallish has dedicated his career to the intersection of applied imagination with measurable change that addresses business and market transformations. He applies human-centered design practices using broad analysis and astute synthesis grounded in critical thinking. He collaborates with integrated multi-disciplinary teams, linking vision to requirements to results. He has held senior positions at Daggerwing Group (Omnicom) and the Strategic Design Consulting group at Infosys and IBM Systems. He is a systems designer who focuses on creating or improving products and services, incorporating physical and digital collaboration with engineers, designers, marketing, and support to shape 21st-century infrastructure and how it can help markets achieve their business goals. 

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Civil engineer, wife, mother