Meet the DEAL Community

Uppsala, Sweden

As a recent law graduate, I have a deep interest in various legal areas, including EU law, procedural law, regulatory economics, contract law, environmental law, tax law and migration law. My degree has provided comprehensive coverage of all essential aspects of the law. My academic journey culminated in the completion of a master's thesis focused on Procedure and EU law, specifically examining the right to a fair trial and access to justice within the EU through preliminary rulings. This thesis is soon to be published, reflecting my dedication to advancing legal discourse in these areas. I bring practical experience and demonstrated achievements in enhancing access to education, promoting social mobility, fostering social entrepreneurship, developing platforms which has a social impact, and leading teams effectively. I am an advocate for regenerative economics, social justice, sustainability, equality, and human rights and progressive government regulation. Looking to get involved. I also write about regenerative, law and economics, social justice and environmental topics on Medium. 

Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

I am a freelance facilitator and community weaver passionate about systems change, participatory leadership and regenerative economic practices.  Over the past 12 years I have been part of a beautiful web of networks, communities and self-organized teams, dedicating myself to impact-driven roles and meaningful spaces for individual and collective transformation. Who I am today is definitely influenced by playgrounds like The Alternative University, ChangemakerXchange, Social Impact Award, Collective Transitions, The Abundance Fellowship, Ecoversities, and many of the NGOs and social enterprises I had the pleasure of collaborating with.  At the core of my work as a facilitator and community weaver there is a willingness to create spaces for deep connection and foster a sense of belonging, trust and reciprocity. I am learning from and with nature, exploring regenerative leadership practices and trying to make sense of the world through a systemic lens.  I am an “in between”, finding my roots and (chosen) family between Romania and India. I live in Udaipur, India, and I love spending time with my partner and our three wonderful daughters, home-making, traveling, bird-watching, (un)learning and goofing around.  Here are some of the topics I am actively pursuing these days:  🫐 regenerating our relationships with money & economy 👾 understanding the depths of the metacrisis and exploring potential responses 🌱 growing my own food 🐌 creating the conditions for slow living 🤹 connecting with my inner jester through the power of play If anything resonates, let’s connect!

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

A curious, active citizen and life long learner.  Contributing to a better present and future for my community by championing common interests over positional thinking. I’m part of a group in my city that is advancing a plan to implement doughnut economics locally. 

Trinidad and Tobago

Information Technology Professional for over 20 years, living in the Caribbean for almost half a century. After watching the world slowly degrade, I need to do more, if for anyone else, for my two daughters. Interested in       

Impact driven entrepreneur with 8+ years of professional experience in start-ups combining innovation and design thinking with digital transformation, Kim Siew has been part of the founding team for startups in the education, design and food sector. Previous design consulting firm founder (Lakaz d’Art) designed to empower the local artist community of 80+ artists and highlight the importance of Art in our society. Previous restaurant owner, sustainability delivered 1500+ healthy meals in reusable containers. Recent MBA graduate focused on Sustainability and current freelance impact & sustainability consultant. Kim believes in a sustainable future by design. Away from emails and brainstorming sessions, he's a writer and passionate home cook.      

Baghdad, Iraq

Co-Director of Balssam Foundation for Sustainable Development; Interested in managing NGOs and sustainable leadership

Hong Kong

Hi I am an avid board gamer and looking to design a gamified workshop on Doughnut Economics for students across the globe and ages! Do reach if you love to play, have any ideas or would be keen to join and know more :)    

Evesham, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

James graduated from Imperial College London University, with a BSc Hons in Mechanical Engineering, and later went on to do an MBA at Cranfield School of Management.  His career has spanned Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment, Automotive, Chemicals, Plastics, White Goods and, latterly Medical Devices, where he was the Vice President Engineering accountable for Quality Management Systems, Regulatory Affairs as well as the normal engineering functions.      On leaving his last full-time employment role, James provided concept design together with medical device and personal protective equipment regulatory consultancy services.   James was a founder member of the MTQG (Medical Technologies Quality Group) co-sponsored by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and the American Society for Quality Bio Medical Division. He has been a speaker at a number of events, including a Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society European Conference on “Quality Management in a Multi-Standards Environment”, the Institute for Physics and Engineering in Medicine on “Signposts to CE Marking of Medical Devices” and at the CQI on “Active Quality Systems”.   James is the named inventor on patents/patent applications for vibration attenuation, systems for gasification of liquids without energy at high expansion rates, safety systems in medical devices, serum separation systems and devices to protect individuals against airborne pathogens.  His innovative work began in isolating vibration in motorcycles, when he discovered his love for conceptual development finding solutions by making connections between apparently unrelated fields.    He is now retired but is concerned about what the future holds for his children and grandchildren.

Telford, Telford and Wrekin, England, United Kingdom

I'm a tutor and assessor that is currently helping up skill electricians to install and maintain solar pv, battery storage and ev charging equipment. I have a real passion for the environment and especially how we can use technology to reduce our carbon footprints and reliance on fossil fuels.

Kampala, Uganda

Ssembatya Hikimah (He/Him) is a Graduate Artist from the college of engineering design art and technology (CEDAT) - Makerere university, A climate Activist, Educator, and a global art in medicine fellow. Currently Living and working in Uganda with the Culture Declares Emergency (CDE) as the National Director for Uganda and The Great Imagining (TGI) as the coordinator for Africa. He is also the Founder of African Visual Artists Associates (AVIAS), an organization working with advancement of creative education through initiation, development and delivery of workshops symposiums and exhibitions harness climate awareness, adaptation, and mitigation. He is also a projects manager at the nodding disease foundation Uganda & chairman executive committee at Aliferous Universe Foundation. For two years working within the context of climate change, art and activism (justice, just transition). I have now embarked on The Great Imagining Africa Newspaper project a first of its kind publication leveraging the plight of activism for young African innovators and creatives to find platform for support of their climate change ideas to present them to a bigger audience.

Cartagena, Murcia, Spain

ECOlogist, ECOnomist who, after years as a dissident, reconnected with my profession. Activist and social entrepreneur, I have been working for more than 10 years as an analyst and project coordinator in an incubator for technology companies and StartUps called CEEIC. I have promoted multiple actions of environmental and social awareness among my community focused especially on the youngest and most importantly I have promoted, planted and cared for the planting of tens of thousands of trees 🌳 in one of the corners most threatened by Climate Change in all Europe . If you want to know more, collaborate... write to me. Ciao![IMG_7251.png] [ ]

Falmouth, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

I am an Architect and Engineer getting also involved in public and social projects. I feel Architects could and need improve to be better ambassadors for architecture which creates a communities and neighbourhoods. 

San Diego, California, United States

I am a an environmental and socially conscious woman, lover of adventure, travel, people, and our beautiful planet. I am also a wife and mother of three beautiful humans. Professionally, I work for the University of Arizona responsible for strategic corporate partnerships and part-time instructor.  Im also co-founder and Chair of the San  Carlos Community Garden, a 501c3 non-profit serving more than 65 families in all organic food growth and community engagement.  I am writing this from a cafe in Pontevedra (via my walk on the Camino de Santiago). 

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Brand strategist aiming at building positive impact through branding       

New Zealand

We believe we are at the intersection of climate change, culture and community. We aim to reverse the impacts of the polycrisis facing us and enable our communities to build resilience through a circular economy. The Doughnut resonates deeply with us and we are thrilled to be developing and adapting kaupapa/projects that reflect the need to balance and prioritise systems change at all levels of society. WE are currently working on a Tribal Summit for a Circular Economy 2024 and a Kai (Food) Systems Strategy for our region. 

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.