Meet the DEAL Community

Roma, Lazio, Italy

With an extended experience in environmental international affairs, spanning from Central Eastern Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, the Gulf Countries and Brazil, I have worked for the Italian Ministry of the Environment, seconded to international organisations, such as the Regional Environmental Center, developing programs and projects across countries, channelling resources, and establishing partnerships.  I am currently developing a Platform combining Art to Environment (Hearth Platform), and I am the Coordinator for Italy of the Green New Deal for Europe Campaign.

Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia

I'm an experienced urban and community planner with a passion for creating sustainable spaces and places to play. I'm a Director of Urbankind, an urban strategy studio that helps people create places that not only look good—but feel good.

Cochabamba, Bolivia

MSc. Environmental Sciences (Environmental Systems and Policy) at ETH Zurich. Climate Change & Biodiveristy. From Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Ciudad de México, Estado de México, México

Currently Federico de Arteaga Vidiella • Director Grupo JB. • Director Club Mundo Cuervo. • Leader of the Tequila Smart City Project and Ruta del Tequila. • Expert in Smart Cities and Sustainable Tourist Destinations. • Blog Manager tequilainteligente.com Main experience • Regional Project Specialist (Mexico, Dominican Republic, Central America and Panama. Inter-American Development Bank/ IDB LAB. Washington. DC and Mexico. • Adviser to the Directorate-General on International Cooperation and Projects. Center for Latin American Monetary Studies (CEMLA). Mexico. • Director Veritas Foundation. Catholic University of Uruguay. Training • PhD in Social Responsibility and Innovation – Anahuac University. • Master Business Administration (MBA). Catholic University of Uruguay. • Agronomist. Faculty of Agronomy. University of the Republic of Uruguay.

Kathmandu, Bagmati Provience, Nepal

Academically I am an environment science graduate. Professionally I have experience of leading community based sustainable development program for almost 15 years. I continuously look for innovative and affordable eco-friendly ideas. My search has helped me to link with several organization and concepts which I see my desire resonates to and would like to be part of.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I am an educator, social entrepreneur and world cycle tourer. After 10 years in academia in Oxford (UK) a left all behind to cycle from UK to Australia visiting and working with Social Enterprises along the way. This 3 year, 23 countries and 35,000Km adventure eventually landed me in Melbourne where I have started Changemakers' Lab to support the creation of vibrant Social Enterprise Ecosystems.

Killarney, Munster, Ireland

I am an experienced leader having held a number of international roles that involved strategy to execution and leadership of diverse teams of up to 300 people. I am currently responsible for strategy, leadership development, sustainability and operational excellence with Special Olympics International, a global non-profit serving 6m people with disabilities and their families in 194 countries. I enjoy connecting people with strategic initiatives to drive alignment, engagement, action and results. My aim in life is to deliver transformative change that balances people, planet and prosperity to enable purpose-driven business and achieve sustainable value and growth.

Baiting Hollow, Calverton, New York, United States of America

Founder of Effective Altruism Rationality To Help (e.a.r.t.h.) 501c3; Designer, builder, resident of Long Island Green Dome and Gardens; Steward of O Parks, Wildlife and Recreation in Nicaragua; Just a general all-purpose terra-sapien

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Student of sustainability, experienced in operations and media, looking to facilitate change.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

I work in sustainability, social enterprise and previously within a community development context. I am passionate about new economic thinking that is needed as part of our transition to a socially and environmentally just world.

Gothenburg, Sweden

Human ecologist who believes in the power of humans coming together and the force of civil society. Been studying and working with circular and sharing economy since 2011. Into sustainable lifestyle and work as a process manager at Sharing City Gothenburg, City of Gothenburg, Sweden. Co-founded the non-for-profit org. Kollaborativ Ekonomi Göteborg and Smarta Kartan (the Smart Map).

Iver, England, United Kingdom

Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hi. I'm a teacher in Edinburgh. Also working on a MSc Learning for Sustainability. I love the outdoors, nature and livable cities.

Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

With my degree in Economic Geography and Urban and Regional Planning, I contributed to change with GIZ and UN-Habitat in urban areas in Africa, the Pacific, the Caribbean and Arab States. Since January I have the privilege to contribute to the further development of my home region, working on adequate housing and inclusive neighborhoods in Leipzig. Urbanism is my passion. I love listening to a wide range of urban dwellers; transforming scattered information into projects; identifying strategies to lower urban poverty; finding new and creative ways to rebuild cities; matching ideas and money sources; bringing people together aiming for just development; observing political processes and power struggles ........... and always staying curious.

Dingle, Munster, Ireland

Looking for ideas, guidance, innovation and disruptive thinkers.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Just an every day (senior) citizen with a burning interest in environmental issues and social justice.

Mt. Vernon, Washington

Retired Seattle Public Schools teachers who has worked on many innovative education projects over the years.

Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands

I am a passionate young student who was fascinated by reading doughnut economics. Studying business and finance whilst burning for economics, I am convinced that the rethinking executed by DEAL ignites the spark that can make the world a better place.

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Delgany Wood, The Municipal District of Greystones, Leinster, Ireland

A keen environmentalist living in Delgany, Wicklow. I am an enthusiast for nature based solutions to the planetary crises and an optimistic realist about our shared future. Once studied economics but evidently the wrong kind.. Involved in local and international action groups; Wicklow One Future, Stop Climate Chaos, Friends of the Earth.

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Hi! I am a Philadelphia native and Chicago transplant (by way of Toronto). I work in corporate sustainability and am interested in finding ways of both staying within our planetary boundaries and protecting our most vulnerable populations, particularly in cities.

Greenbank, Washington, United States of America

I am working with New Economy Washington (NEW). This statewide effort is centered on the Just Transition framework to reimagine a new economy that works better for people and planet .

Killarney, Munster, Ireland

I am a professional coach with a deep interest in breaking down the barriers that are preventing us from building a sustainable future for humans and other species on this planet.