Meet the DEAL Community

Milano, Lombardia, Italia

Project Manager in sustainability Project Manager in anticorruption and lawfulness Consultant of the Parlamentary Antimafia Commission

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Danmark

I'm a Sensory Scientist, working as Associate Professor in Food Sensory Innovation.  As a scientist my main research drive is to understand what good food is, and how we enjoy it as part of our daily life. With this knowledge we can create new and innovative foods that change the way the world eats in favour of diversity and sustainability. As an educator I am keen on training future generations of food innovators to make healthy food more tasty and satisfying. 

Champaign, Illinois, United States of America

Eric Benson was born in Arizona and raised in Mid-Michigan where he later received his BFA in graphic and industrial design from the University of Michigan in 1998. He worked professionally as a UI/UX designer at Razorfish and Texas Instruments before he received his MFA in design from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006. His MFA thesis became the internationally recognized and award-winning sustainable design website www.re-nourish.org. His work with Re-nourish translated into an academic career where he currently is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research and teaching at Illinois laid the foundation to create the Fresh Press Agri-Fiber Paper Lab. Fresh Press explores the potential of papermaking to be zero waste, environmentally sustainable, and a catalyst for a thriving local economy. Benson has published and lectured internationally on the importance of sustainable design.

Antibes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

We're a collective of recruiters, consultants and coaches trying to put people back at the heart of work and social initiatives.

Belfast, Ireland/Northern Ireland

I'm an artist, designer, creator, mostly working in the medium of wearable woven textiles that tell a story of the captivating dance of water, light and landscape, particularly in Ireland. Currently studying an MSc in Leadership for Sustainable Development at Queen's University Belfast.

Nomadic

Sydney co-leads the Catalytic Impact Investing program at Tiedemann Advisors, investing patient, flexible and creative capital that centers impact and seeks an appropriate financial return to achieve the intended impact. She is an Integrated Capital Institute Fellow at RSF Social Finance, a community of financial activists focused on leveraging capital as a tool for long-term, positive social and environmental change. Curious about and seeking to ground my work in the history of economics, philosophy and sociology. Exploring community capital, restorative and regenerative economics, alternative economic and enterprise models, biomimicry and nature-based solutions to climate change.

Bangkok, Thailand

Nelson, New Zealand

I accidently had kids so now I have to try to save the world for them.

London Borough of Lambeth, England, United Kingdom

26yr old doughnut enthusiast driven by the challenge to retain, expand and set free natural capital whilst redistributing wealth for all. currently studying: MSc Sustainable Resources - Economics, Policy & Transitions @ UCL

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Sustainability, circular economy, economic growth, and social development are my passions. With over 15 years of experience working in a circular economy, I have experience with material flow, life cycle assessment, zero waste programs, environmental risk assessment, environmental management system, human development, and community engagement. Throughout my career, I have worked in and with numerous industries (chemistry, pharmaceuticals, automotive, energy, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and mining) and policymakers in Latin America and Europe. In addition to circular economy and sustainability, I am also experienced in partnership building, stakeholder engagement, and human development. I have been a member of several international non-profit organizations' committees focused on sustainability, circular economy developments, community development, and social justice.

Auckland, New Zealand

Passionate about systems change, integrated strategic thinking, sustainable leadership and gardening. I'm compelled to explore how people and business ecosystems can flourish through learning to be Present. Probably Ravenclaw but would like to be in Gryffindor.

Berlin, Germany

I am currently working on my master thesis using the Doughnut as the key concept.

Colchester, England, United Kingdom

Presencing student, mindfulness practicer and paradigm shift pupil . This is the time to make a difference. We really are all in this together, every one of us. Your friends, neighbours, parents, siblings, boss, acquaintance, enemy, stranger all rely on you, me and each other. We dont have to like everyone. But we do have to see past personal differences and start to understand, accept, forgive and empower each other for the benefit of us all. We live on a finite planet, lets get over ourselves and act like it. I have a particular set of skills that aren’t exactly relevant but my story is. I would like to listen, learn and understand. If I can help, I will.

Belcoo, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Hi, I'm a church minister living on the Irish border living in Fermanagh (Northern Ireland) but working in Leitrim (Republic of Ireland).

Oslo, Norway

I am a portuguese biomedical engineer, working as a RPA developer in Oslo. I am also an climate justice activist, who is deeply concerned about our society way of living in this planet. Beside doing activism, I want to be deeply engaged in the society transformation to be sustainable, inclusive and just in every way I find.

London, United Kingdom

Investor Relations and Strategic Partnerships. I love playing with bringing future visions to life. Working on regenerative solution activation in public spaces in service of reducing rising apathy. Particularly interested in how we shape the future of lifelong learning and how to rebuild public discussions that are tolerant of all perspectives.

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España

Economist and activist.

Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Housing researcher - background in personal debt research (PhD) - interested in money creation, MMT, public and private debt, financialisation and more! Amateur historian.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I work with young citizens on local civic and environmental problems in India.

Tipperary, Munster, Ireland

Hello, I am a stonemason working in conservation and restoration along with managing a 23 acre smallholding with my wife. We are very focused in living on the land in harmony with nature as best we can.

new york

Empty nest mama PhD-ing at The New School in NYC. Also: Communications for authors, thoughtleaders, mission driven brands. Past lives: Peace Corps Volunteer (Zimbabwe) and Wall Street banker.

New York, United States of America

I work in economic development in NYC.

Bellingham, Washington, United States of America

Hi! I'm a long-time innovator for social good, first as an architect, then as an author, nature photographer, and successful entrepreneur. I am conscious of keeping my personal footprint low as I work creatively on social change projects regarding (currently) award-winning children's books and fostering greater nature-connection. You can find out more about my creative path at https://michaelfeerer.com

Inner Hope, South Hams, England, United Kingdom

Studied business economics at the University of Exeter. Started career in traditional asset management. Travelled the world living in London, Dubai, and Singapore. Never felt completely fulfilled. In 2013 I was inspired by cleaner transport during a lift in a Tesla Roadster to Hong Kong airport. A subsequent meeting with a dedicated positive impact venture capital business further opened my eyes to the concept of profits-with-purpose. Met my wife to be who instilled further passions in organic food, nutrition and sustainability. Currently moving career to focus on positively impactful investments, particularly when it comes to pensions.