Meet the DEAL Community

Lexington, KY, US

April Taylor is a Black queer Appalachian organizer. She has served as an Economics and Governance program manager at the Highlander Research and Education Center where she developed curriculum and provided accompaniment to grassroots groups in the South doing solidarity economy work. She has been involved in grassroots organizing for more than two decades working at the intersection of racial and economic justice. She is a co-founder of the Wild Fig Books & Coffee worker cooperative, Kentucky’s only Black owned bookstore. She also helped lead the push by Lexington citizens to make unprecedented changes to local police accountability and transparency and helped lay the groundwork for Lexington to elect more Black women to local offices during the 2022 election cycle than any other point in the city’s history. She serves on the Governance Council of the Southern Movement Assembly and has supported Movement for Black Lives work to catalyze solidarity economy organizing. April consistently holds space for impacted people to exchange knowledge and resources and to collectively dream and organize to use cooperative economics to meet each other’s basic needs and move beyond the exploitative white supremacist capitalist patriarchy towards liberation for all people. When she’s not building community and working towards liberation, she enjoys spending time at the Moonbow in Cumberland Falls and connecting with nature.

Athlone, Ireland

Senior Lecturer Business Faculty

Copenhagen, Denmark

Originally from the UK, but living in Denmark after 3 years in East Africa. Background in "classical" economics (that never really felt right) and have been working as an entrepreneur for the past 5 years: running podcasts for organisations, increasingly with a focus on climate. Outside of work, I'm mainly at playgrounds with my 2 y/o daughter. Doughnut Economics brings together several strands of interests and so am excited to join DEAL and learn more!

Salvador, Bahia, Brasil

Economista e Sociólogo,

Sao Paulo - SP - Brazil

After years of an executive career in sales in the corporate world, I started working with Impact and since 2016 focused on awakening individuals about their potential impact on relationships, business, society and the planet. Founder of Seja Impacto Consultoria, co-founder of Parsifal21, Integrator at Chie, volunteer at ICE (Institute of Corporate Citizenship) and member of the IBGC Sustainability Committee.

Toronto, ON, Canada

I make videos about climate and related issues online, usually with a satirical or humourous lens.    

London

Art, writing, and culture are not, and do not need to be about entertainment and commerce, about making one's way in society. They can be a mode of relating to each other that takes its cues from friendship, from engaging each other as separate and related people committed to each other in mutual support and protection.  Excerpt: Fred Dewey ‘a polis for new conditions’  For over 15 years my mission has been to support progressive creativity and art. I value practices where artists innovate and take risks, either in their form, subject or modes of social engagement. My gallery business Arcade initially took the form of a traditional commercial gallery but true creativity is not sustainable in today’s climate dictated by economic and market forces.  How then to support these important and necessary practices? And how to address art’s impact on society which can only happen with a truly democratic and inclusive audience?  These two questions and the communities they represent are deeply entwined. To answer them we are in the process of refining our business model - a gallery and event space with a kitchen - which will use food as a form of care, inclusivity, social glue, and revenue stream that can answer these questions in mutually reinforcing and beneficial ways: A pioneering Art Galley & Kitchen with an international programme of exhibitions and a constantly evolving platform of performances, live events, talks and publications with local community reach using food as a form of care, inclusivity and social glue.

Tomé, Biobío, Chile

Soy chileno, viviendo en Brasil ya casi 2 años, he trabajado en Chile-Perú-Argentina y Brasil, soy Ecólogo, Ms Educacional, Postgraduación en Gestión Ambiental, con conocimientos y certificaciones en variadas temáticas con perfil de visión holística y transversal como: #ESG, #CapitalismoConsciente, #MasterCoach (socioambiental, educacional, negocios conscientes, vida personal, vida profesional, etc.), #EconomíaCircular, #Gestorderiesgos y #ciudadessustentables, #LíderClimático, #EnergíasVerdes, #turismoresponsable, #Terapeuta Holístico e Integrativo, #turismoresponsable, etc. Todo articulado con variadas redes y esfuerzos articulados en América Latina y Europa.

Cheltenham

On a search for a new imagination for an economic system. Doughnut Economics seems like a great place to be. Also a #theology  student writing a masters dissertation on Doughnut Economics.

Salvador, Bahia

Sou engenheira sanitarista ambiental e atuo nos últimos 3 anos como consultora autônoma elaborando estudos para o licenciamento e regularização de empreendimentos nos órgãos ambientais, além de realizar perícias e auditorias internas. Integrei por 3 anos a equipe de coordenação de um projeto de ATER do Estado da Bahia (BAHIATER), no qual trabalhamos com a transição agroecológica dos agricultores tradicionais. Trabalhei também na administração pública no Sistema Municipal de Meio Ambiente em municípios do Oeste da Bahia e na elaboração de Planos de Saneamento. Fiz iniciação científica na área de mecânica do solo de áreas contaminadas por disposição de resíduos sólidos e atualmente desenvolvo pesquisa a nível de mestrado em meio ambiente, águas e saneamento, com ênfase em Ecologia Industrial. 

Florianópolis, Santa Catarina / Brasil

Sou Co fundador da Agencia Social Team,  atuo com foco em estratégia de criação de ações e resoluções regenerativas e sustentáveis para comunidades, empresas e projetos colaborativos. Meu propósito é promover uma cultura inspiradora, impulsionada por uma mentalidade centrada nas pessoas, para fornecer uma experiência de classe mundial para parceiros e clientes. Acredito que a responsabilidade social é um DNA que deve estar presente em todas as ações. Como um profissional apaixonado por desenvolvimento humano e negócios sustentáveis, estou sempre em busca de aprendizado e atualização. Minhas fontes de inspiração incluem líderes empresariais como Simon Sinek, que defendem a importância do propósito e da liderança inspiradora, e Brené Brown, que fala sobre vulnerabilidade e coragem na liderança. Como expert em investigação e solução de conflitos em equipes, sou capaz de liderar iniciativas inovadoras e transversais. Ajudo na construção de ambientes colaborativos e de alta performance, com foco no bem-estar e no relacionamento saudável e produtivo com o mercado. Minhas principais habilidades incluem autodidatismo, visão estratégica, adaptabilidade e fortalecimento de equipes. Meu propósito é inspirar e motivar pessoas que buscam seu desenvolvimento, por meio de ações práticas e compartilhamento de conhecimento. Com mais de 15 anos de experiência na área social, tenho um histórico comprovado de liderança em projetos estratégicos e desenvolvimento de equipes de sucesso. Meu objetivo é contribuir para o crescimento sustentável das empresas e da sociedade como um todo

Isle of Man

I am a climate communicator, film maker and nature lover based on the Isle of Man who wants to learn everything I can about climate, nature, sustainability and the incredible world around us.

St. Paul, MN

Working in low income real estate.  (slowly) starting a boutique real estate investment firm that offers low in come housing with zero-payment based evictions.  

Mozambique

Mariam is an international development expert with a sharp eye for finance and management. With over 15 years of experience, she has been instrumental in shaping policies and boosting growth in both Africa and Europe. As a chartered accountant, she's well-versed in navigating the complex financial landscapes of Portuguese-speaking and Sub-Saharan countries. Her leadership roles have seen her steer finance, administration, HR, and operations in multiple companies. Mariam isn't just about the numbers, though; she's founded SMEs and propelled them to success, all while forging strong partnerships across various sectors. Known for her strategic thinking, Mariam has a knack for creating sustainable change in health, agriculture, education, and more, through effective communication and collaboration with key stakeholders. Her hands-on approach in capacity building, combined with her project management prowess, has enabled her to lead reforms and training initiatives that resonate with governments, businesses, and civil society. Mariam is also dedicated to promoting women's economic and financial rights, offering her expertise pro bono since 2004. In a nutshell, Mariam is a strategic thinker, skilled in turning plans into action, with a passion for driving social and economic development.

Panama

I have been a driving force in spearheading transformative projects that seamlessly integrate social welfare, environmental sustainability, and groundbreaking technology. My deep commitment to education and scientific inquiry is reflected in my volunteer work with diverse educational teams, where I have taken the initiative to create dynamic and innovative learning environments. These impactful efforts have significantly improved academic outcomes and fostered greater community engagement, especially in STEM fields, empowering the next generation of leaders and thinkers.

Trelleborg, Sweden

I am an educator and organizer of ESD at my school (secondary).      

México

I´m student of Economics PhD. My research topic is about circular economy. 

London, United Kingdom

I have 20 years plus experience as a City of London law firm partner. My practice has focused on the launch and operation of investment funds in the UK and elsewhere as well as advising on UK real estate transactions.  I maintain an active role in UK and European real estate industry associations, representing them on legal, regulatory and tax matters.  Current projects include campaigns with a levelling-up agenda to attract institutional capital.  I continue to be an enthusiastic supporter of real estate environmental, social and governance initiatives: https://melvillerodrigues.com/esg. This combines with my honorary roles for think tanks and social impact non-for-profit organisations.  

Enschede, Netherlands

Coming from Zagreb, Croatia, I am a bachelor student of Creative Technology at the University of Twente, Netherlands. Working as the Research & Education sustainability officer at GreenHub Twente. I have found out about DEAL through my job, and am dedicated to spreading the word about it around me, both in the Netherlands and Croatia. I have started by giving presentations about it at my university, but who knows where it will take me!    

Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil

I'm a user experience designer, researcher and strategist working with a mission of spreading the culture of experimentation and human centered design in organizations.  I was born in a mountainous area in Brazil and a daughter of an educator. Perhaps it influenced me to pursue a multidisciplinary career moved by curiosity and purpose.  I hold a Master's Degree in Educational Technology at San Diego State University, California and a BS in Occupational Therapy (minor in mental health) from Minas Gerais Federal University, Brazil.   I have worked and lived in San Diego, CA, USA, London, UK, São Paulo, SP and Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.

Hamburg, Germany

United Kingdom

Vocational training transforms lives and drives economic growth in developing countries. It equips individuals with the practical skills and knowledge needed to secure employment, start businesses, and contribute to their community’s development. Through our work, we constantly explore the significance of vocational training in developing countries and its positive impact on individuals, communities, and overall socio-economic progress. Our direction is genetic analysis testing verticals in Agriculture, Human Identification (Forensic DNA), and quality and safety testing (environmental, food and water). To achieve this goal, SSG-CIC aims to establish Vocational Training Hubs (VTHs) across the globe and build local capacity for training and development. All of this is possible with your support and volunteering. How you can support us? Our fundraising is through 4 main routes: 1. Non Profit Consulting 2. Crowdfunding 3. Volunteer and Work with us 4. Donate used laboratory equipment, IT Gear and Software For more information, visit our website: https://ssg-cic.org

Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela

Anthropologist and pedagogue; Doctor in Social Sciences. Research Program: Placed economic anthropology and environment. Director of the scientific journal Decolonial Studies. Professor of the Research Seminar: Political economy, environment and sustainable development.

Brittany, France