Meet the DEAL Community

København, Region Hovedstaden, Danmark

 I've founded COPENHAGEN DOUGHNUT, a citizen led initiative to transform Copenhagen into a city, where every single citizen is thriving within the means of the planet. I work in transformative adult education. I wrote a handbook for cooperatives and democratic business. I create 'systems games' as a teaching tool to help people understand and appreciate the dynamics, complexity and joy of living systems. I've been involved in social and environmental movements for the past decade. My purpose is to create learning and training opportunities for young people who want to be part of the transition to a sustainable and just society. I care about that... I studied Environmental Science (Roskilde University) and Economics for transition (Schumacher College)

Ghent, Vlaanderen, Belgium

Biomimicry thinker & future-proof strategist

Valby Langgade, København, Region Hovedstaden, Danmark

Journalist, activist, politician, lecturer, mother.

Lisboa, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, Portugal

Partner and business designer consultant at 401 Business Design, a collaborative problem-solving consultancy based in Lisbon. Expert in Sustainability Management at Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão (ISEG) and currently taking a postgraduate course in Social and Solidarity Economy at ISCTE.

Bath, England, United Kingdom

I'm a regenerative practitioner (trained with Regenesis in the US) working with businesses, public sector and with communities. 20 years of experience in organisational change. Very interested in a thriving Bristol Avon bioregion. Currently working with a regional group on a 'regenerative' doughnut. Founded National Forest Gardening Scheme @NatForestGarden More here: paulpivcevic.com

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America

From the Pacific Northwest of the United States, I am a senior-level change agent in international development, especially with non-profits, but including higher education, and donor organization. Sector experience is broad: Gender integration, women's empowerment, and new concepts of masculinity are key focus areas. But also: Sustainable development, community development, and business and economic development, child protection, humanitarian assistance, and more. I hold a Master's degree focused in Communication for Development from University of Oregon Graduate School.

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Bits and pieces put together to present a semblance of a whole (brownie points if you know where it's from!)

Glasgow

I am a fashion practitioner and circular economy researcher. I am one of the founding members of Sustainable Fashion Scotland - a community-led social venture with the aim to connect the sustainable fashion community. In my work I aim to support a cohesion between social, wellbeing and circular economies; support communities to achieve social justice and environmental sustainability; and, supporting a more sustainable fashion industry. I did my Master's in Social Innovation where I focused my research project on social dimensions of the Circular Economy. I love to read and continuously educate myself on current issues and different perspectives.

Tôlanaro, Anosy, Madagascar

Alison started her coaching journey when asked by her 6th-grade teacher to be a peer mentor. Today she brings 20+ years of combined experience as a manager and mentor, an executive, an ex-pat, a business owner, and a trained coach. Alison is known for her facility in creating a safe space for her clients to share challenges and dreams, hopes, and goals. She supports them in uncovering new possibilities and making actionable plans to craft a career that supports flourishing at work and at home. She loves coaching non-traditional leaders and managers to build the confidence and worldview they need to succeed and thrive with joy. In 2021 she is committed to helping create jobs in Madagascar that contribute to building a healthy and doughnut-friendly economy.

Tel Aviv ,Israel

T.V. Art Director ,Designer & Social Entrepreneur-Circular Economy Club Tel Aviv Organizer.

Nailsea, North Somerset

Retired, but interested in systemic change, economic, electoral, political, social.

Torino, Piemonte, Italia

English teacher and counselor.

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Strategic planner, designer, community builder

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

I am 21 years old and currently pursuing a Postgraduate Programme in Public Policy, Design and Management from the Indian School of Public Policy, Delhi. Previously, I pursued an undergraduate (B.A.Hons) degree in Economics from St. Stephens College, Delhi. I have lived my entire life in India, and am interested in questions of how to bring about sustainable, inclusive, broad-based economies.

United Kingdom

My name is Laura Franco Henao, I have a background in economics and international development and I work in the learning and education team at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation where I manage one of our learning and communication projects: the circular economy show. The show is a 30-45 minutes live discussion and debate with external guests around how we can move from a linear ‘take-make-waste’ economy towards a circular economy.

Leuven, Vlaanderen, Belgium

Experienced business consultant, helping companies accelerate sustainability transitions by supporting • implement best practices aligned with CSRD, EU Taxonomy and TCFD • ESG Reporting & Performance evaluation • Integrate ESG Strategy & Action plan within overall business strategy • As B Leader, guiding companies in their B Corp certification journey • climate awareness and training

Ámsterdam, Noord-Holland, Países Bajos

I am a Colombian living in Amsterdam. I arrived in the Netherlands in 2020 to fulfill a dream of continuing to develop myself as a skilled professional in the sustainability and climate fields. I am passionate about sustainability, and love to apply my experience and knowledge to make a positive difference in society and the environment.

San Rafael, California, United States of America

I promote systems thinking in Marin County, as well as a systems thinking approach to local adoption and adaptation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As well as having completed a Green MBA and a PhD in mythological studies, I am also a graduate of the Four Seasons permaculture design certificate year-long course at Commonweal in Bolinas, a graduate of the Capra Course, and a follower of Theory U. I'm also enthuiastic about the Collective Impact model and the Omidyar group's "Systems Practice" systems mapping process. And, I'm a practicing mystic.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

I am a musician with a business degree who is very interested in Economics and sees the future as brighter with a decentralized finance system. I’m also the Executive Director for a non-profit called GreenSeeds Music Society which creates environmentally themed multimedia for youth. We're based in Richmond and have a strong network in the arts and film industry across the lower mainland. My influences come from training by the David Suzuki Foundation, Natural Step Canada and Al Gore's Climate Reality Project. As part of this, I am currently a Captain of the new Richmond Climate Hub and Communications Captain of the existing Vancouver Climate Hub. These hubs work to unite civil society, business, government, and citizens.

Lugano, Ticino, Svizzera

Leonardo Conte graduated in Economics at UCSC (Italy) and USI (Switzerland). He is now PhD student in Marketing and Consumer Behaviour at the University of Lugano and lecturer of International Business Economics at Franklin University Switzerland. He lived abroad in Australia, the UK and the US, where he was Junior Research Fellow of the Harvard Policy and Institutional Research Project. Since 2017, he founded the local association Rethinking Economics Lugano and the national network Rethinking Economics Switzerland. Last but not least, he is pursuing interdisciplinary research on the performativity of Behavioural Economics and the impact of Nudging practices on consumers.

Kraków, województwo małopolskie, Polska

Facilitator and educator of circular change - working with companies and designers through creative workshops.

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Managing director Anne Veck Limited, award winning hairdressing business, championing sustainable and ethical business in our industry. Member steering group UK Business & Biodiversity Forum . Lifelong interest in wildlife & nature, currently involved in rewilding in Portugal.

Luleå, Norrbottens län, Sverige

Educational business developer with a focus on social sustainability, social entrepreneurship.

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

I am an engineer working with different topics of the "new normal", especially around ecosystem service & natural capital accounting