Meet the DEAL Community

El Cerrito, California, United States of America

I’m a communications professional (former PBS documentary filmmaker), former ED of Fossil Free California, longtime climate solutions advocate passionate about economics, equity and policy. I'm endorsed by the Progressive Talent Pipeline and a member of the Emerge California Class of 2021.

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

As a baker and observer of declin of my planet, I know it's time to change. And more, it's time to act.

London Borough of Lambeth, England, United Kingdom

Hi, my name is Marcus and I'm here to further my interest in Doughnut Economics and collaborate on some projects. The company I run, Loqiva, has developed digital town hub software to address local challenges around information sharing, data ownership, place intelligence and local economic growth.

Belgrade, Централна Србија, Serbia

I am a real utopist, activist and researcher. I work as an interdisciplinary researcher at Institute of economic sciences in Belgrade, and also at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts, where I did my PhD. My educational base is Economy. In my research, I use triangle framework involving theories from political economy, political ecology and cultural (critical) studies. I also merge decolonial studies, anthropology approaches sociological regard to innovate the methodological approaches with the aim to better understand the phenomenon(s). Theories of development, Degrowth, Doughnut economics, eco-socialism, Theories of Commons etc.

Shropshire, England, UK

A founder of Telford Friends of the Earth (30 years ago), who was inspired only by the environmental bit of economics, as it explained so much of what I saw as wrong in the world. I have worked mostly with marginal communities, in the middle of the doughnut, and I now work with rural microbusinesses in the UK and teach at a land-based university. 

Engagement and Content Lead at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance.

Newbridge, Leinster, Ireland

Networker

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

I've worked in strategy and M&A for companies and governments across different industries. Am a writer and poet, interested in improving the theory and mechanisms that underlie human groups.

Québec, Canada

Involved in local Transition initiatives

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

I currently work in UK central government in a small multidisciplinary team called Policy Lab. I'm testing ways to bring Doughnut Economics (and the like) into our work. As part of this I've setup and run the monthly x-govt Climate Show and Tells to socialise the good stuff that's happening and help encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing. However, I think local government is where the future is really going to happen so hoping to make that my next move.

Rockville, Maryland, United States of America

I am in the field of leadership development which provides the opportunity to bring awareness and the possibility for positive change.

Helsinki, Etelä-Suomi, Finland

Bachelor of Economics, currently studying MA in Design- Creative Sustainability at Aalto University. Co-founder of Rethinking Economics in Finland.

I have a diverse background ranging from molecular biology to national security to AI/Digital Automation to Biomimicry. My focus is generally around strategy, business models, and innovation. I have a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology, an MS in Biomimicry. As well as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, and AZ-900 certificates. I will be getting my Biomimicry Professional certification in 2021. The easy answer to how I came here would the the Doughnut Economics book, right? The longer answer would be I came here through my passion for biomimicry and innovation. Once I learned more about circularity, and Kate Raworth's work in particular, I was immediately drawn to the new way of looking at not just economics, but also how companies and governments can take action. Specifically, I find the approach of asking why very appealing. Why does an economy exist? What is it for? We create economies, why not create them to optimize flourishing all around.

Vail, Colorado, United States of America

I'm a Sustainability Studies student. I'm interested in social capital and ways to build it and mobilize it within communities. I'm also interested in how theory becomes practice and, in local ways to reduce inequity.

Zele, Vlaanderen, Belgium

Engaged citizen in search of ways to let our society evolve towards a more equitable and ecological human system. Big believer in the adaptive capabilities of our companies and social systems. Experienced participant in old and new economies.

Devon

Currently supporting grassroots activity around sustainability and waste minimisation (CAG Devon), my last 25 years work has been around community development, social enterprise support and social impact measurement. I'm concerned for our planet and our communities, and keen to learn more about economies which put planet and people first.

Yokohama

Executive director of Smart City Institute Japan. Also serving as professor of Kyoto University and Tallinn Institute of Technology.

Leyland, UK

Interested in rewilding the soul, soil and society

Kortrijk, Vlaanderen, Belgium

As a lecturer & research coordinator I have had the pleasure of developing a Bachelor Network Economy at Howest University of Applied Sciences West Flanders. We love the Doughnut Economics framework and use it to educate entrepreneurs for the 21st century.

Epsom, England, United Kingdom

I’m passionate about driving the sustainability agenda to improve the relationship between our society and economy with the natural environment and achieve a fairer society for all. This passion has driven my personal life and choices from an early age, leading to an education in environmental engineering and environmental economics and a 30 years’ professional career in pursuit of strong sustainability and the protection of the environment.

Westford, Massachusetts, United States of America

Outcome-driven research and development leader with eighteen years of experience across the energy management, industrial automation, and defense industries. Offers a balance of engineering and business development expertise with strong skills in technology strategy, market analysis, system design, modeling and simulation, product/project management, and public speaking. Passion for teamwork, technology, user experience, and customer success.

Dún Laoghaire, Leinster, Ireland

Gerard Corcoran leads Innovation and Research Partnerships, Medtech and Sportstech for Huawei Ireland Research Centre and was previously Senior Solutions Manager and Account Director for Huawei Enterprise Business Unit in Western Europe with responsibility for Smart and Safe Cities and Communities. He is on the Smart Cities Task Force for Smart City Dublin, Smart Docklands, Smart Sandyford, Smart Belfast, TMForum and Dun Laoghaire and is a Board Member of Sandyford Business District. He has over 40 years’ experience in the ICT industry with special focus on New and Emerging Technologies applied to the development of Smart and Sustainable Cities, Healthcare, Mobility and Energy including HMS, AI, 5G, IoT, AR/VR/MR, Blockchain and Genomics. He is founder of ISOGG Ireland, the International Society of Genetic Genealogy, with 7K members in the Irish Diaspora of a total of 20K ISOGG members. He has presented at Genetic Genealogy events in Dublin, Belfast, Galway, London, Birmingham.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Teignmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Will update properly later.... I work with the Devon Doughnut Collective, New Prosperity Devon and Action on Climate in Teignbridge- doughnut economics plays an important part of this work. We are looking for new members to join our emerging 'Devon Doughnut Collective' group!