Meet the DEAL Community

Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Experienced sustainability project manager driving impact through large-scale corporate sustainability programs and non-profit initiatives.  My expertise lies at the intersection of sustainability, operations, and people. I have a proven track record in project and operations management, reporting excellence, and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering measurable results on KPIs, and global initiatives. I am valued for my resourcefulness, effectiveness, and problem-solving in enabling both global strategies and local market success. With a strong academic foundation in Sustainability Management, Business, and Political Science, and fluency in three languages (English, Spanish, and Catalan), I bring a unique mix of relationship building, execution skills, and cross-cultural collaboration. Passionate about advancing sustainability in organizations and in society, I strive to transform commitments into measurable impact and long-term value. I am currently contributing to the award-winning Amplify Impact program, HP’s sustainability program for channel partners, supporting over 4,700 businesses across 48 countries on their sustainability journey, with an average improvement on their sustainability score from 22% to 48%. I lead digitalization and partner enablement initiatives while advancing sustainability consultancy, new technologies implementation, and innovative tracking and reporting tools. Highly committed to climate and sustainable advocacy. I am a member of the Youth Advisory Group for the Ecosocial Transition for the Government of Catalonia, which works towards advancing sustainable public policies in Catalonia. And I serve on the board of Oikia as treasurer, a catalyst for sustainable societal and political transformation.

Lyon, Rhône, France

Developing and leading innovative sustainable business models and ecological programs based on risk and system analysis, helping society transition to 100% regenerative economy | English, French, Spanish, German

Göteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden

Devansh is an entrepreneur, engineer, and process designer who is driven by a passion for sustainability, co-operative business, and system design. At Colors of Being, he is facilitating a purpose-driven, post-growth and wellbeing economy in Gothenburg, with a focus on food, housing, and the creative arts. He brings a broad range of perspectives, drawn from his life in both the Global South and the West and grounded in more than a decade of experience in systems thinking, agile product development, and sustainable business.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Throughout my life, I have been led by a deep sense of purpose to eradicate poverty, improve the global quality of life, and create a world where everyone’s needs are met. This led me to work in real estate, where I hoped to one day develop equitable cities and build schools. These goals remain unchanged; however, last year, I began to question how I could make a stronger, more visible impact now, rather than in the future. I started my career at age 12, working across retail sales, hospitality, nonprofit education, and real estate, gaining early exposure to how organizations operate and how different stakeholders experience them. To expand my knowledge, I earned my B.A. in Corporate Communications from Baruch College, with a minor in Psychology, where I built a strong foundation in public relations, strategic communication, storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and organizational behavior. Shortly after graduating last year, I took an intentional sabbatical to align my career with my purpose directly and to learn how to address the world’s most pressing challenges. This led me to explore topics such as global development, wealth inequality, systems thinking, and regenerative post-growth economic models. Both my academic and professional pursuits continue to reinforce my belief that businesses can play a powerful role in creating a flourishing world, particularly when they are aligned with a clear purpose for human and planetary wellbeing. Today, my goal is to help more businesses harness their power for socioenvironmental good by partnering with leaders to explore how their operations, stakeholder experiences, communications, and strategy can more fully align with their purpose, mission, and vision. I also plan to build a not-for-profit real estate business as another example of what the next generation of business will be. I am actively seeking opportunities to continue learning through real-world experience, mentorship, and collaboration. If you resonate with my mission or are also working to make a positive impact,  please feel free to connect with me, and let’s plan a virtual or in-person coffee chat!

Genève, Geneva, Switzerland

I have been interested in the grand challenges for a long time, and the concept of donut economy finally validated my aversion to consumerism and how my research can have an overarching framework of the principles of planetary boundaries as a guiding North Star. 

Norman, Oklahoma, United States

I became frustrated with micro-level work in addressing youth homelessness locally a decade ago and began a long journey to find answers to addressing it instead on a macro-level. Now, here we are. I’m in my last semesters as a Social Work student, and will be applying for a Master’s in the field this year to work on what we’re all talking about here. 

Mulungwishi, Kambove, Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Poor peasant, struggling against the hunger and poverty 

 I am a member of Doughnut Economics Network Norway 

Málaga

I am a marketing graduate driven by the belief that we must reimagine economics to create a more just and equitable world.

Mexico City, Mexico

Sustainability and international development professional with +6 years of experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge sharing across Latin America and Africa. I have worked on projects at the intersection of climate change, food systems, and biodiversity conservation, supporting the scaling of agri-food innovations and producing policy-oriented outputs such as briefs, reports, and recommendations.  I'm currently part of Coalición Tricolor, representing the Dought Economics Mexico chapter. 

Uganda

Humanity Horizons is an indigenous, youth-centered Community-Based Organization (CBO) registered in Uganda in August 2024 (No. 80034487117857). We emerged from the dual crises of post-conflict trauma and climate vulnerability, committed to transforming adversity into agency. With 64% youth unemployment, 32% mental health challenges, and alarming rates of HIV/AIDS and maternal mortality among girls (UNFPA, 2021), Uganda’s next generation faces systemic barriers to opportunity. We respond with purpose, Humanity Horizons equips secondary school students with climate literacy, entrepreneurial mindsets, and inclusive leadership skills positioning them as agents of change. Our programs are anchored in evidence-based, community-driven approaches that address critical issues such as deforestation, waste management, and food insecurity. Through strategic partnerships with schools, communities, and government stakeholders, we co-create scalable, sustainable solutions aligned with the SDGs, Uganda’s Vision 2040, and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Our flagship Annual Student Climate Summit amplifies youth voices, fosters innovation, and transforms classrooms into hubs of resilience and social enterprise. We invest in dignity, agency, and systems change—ensuring that young people are not just beneficiaries, but co-architects of a just, green, and inclusive future.

Stockholm, Sweden

I sometimes say that I'm not an urban planner interested in sustainability but rather a sustainability nerd who chose urban planning as field of work in order to get as far as possible towards sustainability.  I learned about the doughnut when studying in London in 2015, tried to use it as framework in various urban planning projects in Sweden the years following that. Now trying again, love to see that the community has grown so much!  Hoping to learn to internalise the 7 ways in what I do. I might contribute with knowledge and know-how of urban planning, project management and workshop facilitation. 

Madrid, Spain

Senior Sustainability Solution Architect | Driving Regenerative Business Models & Circular Innovation | Expert in Water Treatment, Energy Efficiency & Chemical Processes Committed to guiding organizations in their transformation toward regenerative and resilient business models that operate within planetary boundaries. 🌱 I specialize in designing and implementing sustainability strategies that go beyond emissions reduction, focusing on circularity, nature restoration, and long-term value creation. My work blends deep technical expertise in chemical process engineering with a systems-thinking approach to help clients rethink their products and operations, restore ecosystems, and build future-proof solutions. 🔄🌿 With hands-on experience in energy efficiency, water treatment, and circularity, I collaborate across teams to deliver practical solutions that align business performance with planetary boundaries. 🌍

Ploemel, Morbihan, France

I am a writer and an artist of musicals. I wrote several musicals about the transition of our development way. And I am also a sailor man. With my wife France, we have created "The New Odyssey, the route to a livable earth", a maritime and cultural expedition from the Golf of Morbihan to Helsinki and back. We will sail from the 1st of april to the 31st of october 2026. And we will stop in 75 stopovers. In 20 stopovers, we will play an interactive show to promote in a way the Doughnut Economy with the story of "The New Odyssey" : this is The New Odyssey Event. You will find informations on our website : www.lanouvelleodyssee.com in every language. Being members of the DEAL community will help us to meet european people ad to see how they deal with the Doughnut Economy around Europe.

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

I'm Geovana, but you can call me Geo. Gratuating in Economics, I'm curious about the future of Economics and how I can be an active part of it. 

München, Bavaria, Germany

Interested in Political Ecology, Ecological Economics, Degrowth, Steady State, Doughnut Economics, Community Supported Agriculture etc. literature, movements and initiatives

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

I am a Chilean Chemical Engineer and MSc student in Ecological Economics at the University of Leeds. My work sits at the intersection of climate change, biodiversity, and industrial systems in the Global South. With experience leading strategic projects in the mining and forestry sector, I integrate market intelligence, decarbonisation, and sustainability transitions into decision-making. I am particularly interested in moving beyond GDP metrics, applying systems thinking, and designing indicators that connect ecological limits with social well-being. I am passionate about bridging academia and industry, contributing to biodiversity governance, and advancing regenerative business models. 

Lucky Summer, Nairobi, Kenya

Am a passionate you Kenyan an Artist ,driven purely on grass root change,and connecting the underserved communities in and around my community,my thurst for communal belonging and dignity is what signifies my morale,I desire to bring change and I champion every social rights throu my Arts.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

I am a molecular biologist by training, and over time my scientific background naturally expanded into science communication, where I focus on making complex ideas accessible and engaging—especially through climate science presentations and STEMM talks for students in schools and colleges. Alongside science, I am deeply passionate about social justice and the belief that environmental issues cannot be separated from equity, access, and community wellbeing. What draws me to the DEAL community is its ability to bring ecological and social justice together under one umbrella, offering a thoughtful framework for imagining and building a more just, sustainable world. DEAL resonates with me because it aligns with both how I understand science and how I want to contribute to society—by educating, engaging, and empowering the next generation to care for people and the planet together.

Nairobi, Kenya

As a Strategist and Coach, I come alongside founders and to navigate with clarity, courage and intention. My work centres on championing leaders to live, lead and build well, shaping   and that is healthy,   and oriented towards long-term value and . Working globally, I am interested in how systems, tools and frameworks can be adapted in practice to support real transformation within complex organisational and social contexts. Within this learning community, I look forward to gaining practical approaches I can thoughtfully integrate into my work. As a practitioner working closely with people inside systems, to support both inner shifts in  and external shifts affecting   I am keen to participate in a like-minded community of practice, learning how others have adapted DEAL tools in their own fields, exchanging practical wisdom, and exploring how these approaches can support more and life-giving ways of living, leading and building enterprises.

Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom

I'm a researcher at the University of Glasgow interested in regenerative economics to support people and planet to thrive. My background's in public health and the interrelationship between research and policy. I currently work on the GALLANT project which aims to build climate resilience at city scale. 

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Kelley is an independent consultant and collaborative leader working to build a regenerative economy. She is a participatory grantmaking thought leader, having practiced since 2010, she has designed and supported over 20 processes, and is especially excited by the models that explore non-competitive options. Kelley has been in the new economy space for over 15 years. As a Senior Director at RSF Social Finance, a non-profit social enterprise, she co-created the integrated capital approach to financing, oversaw $90m in philanthropic assets, facilitated community pricing conversations, and supported organizational culture. She loves unpacking the traditional assumptions that exist within philanthropy and finance, and exploring new ways to be in community around money that creates liberation for everyone. She is a Just Economy Institute Fellow, a Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow, and a boring revolutionary!

Architect; MBA

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Founder of The Sustainabilitist and the author of The Personal Sustainability Handbook. Still thinking hard on sustainabilizing all human endeavors every day (big and small).