Meet the DEAL Community

Caledon East, Ontario, Canada

The Bronx, New York, United States of America

Hi, I'm a high school physics teacher teaching about climate change, and more importantly, what we can do about it (and ideally, getting students involved, empowered, sparking changes in their community!). My physics background has led me to develop a personal interest in making our buildings healthier and low carbon . In my years reading and learning and acting on climate, I've found that so many issues are systemic, and interrelated (whether it's housing, criminal justice, voting, or education). I've learned about a lot of ideas that have been useful (systems thinking from the Multisolving Institute, engineering design process and Minimum Viable Products from the Lean Startup, civic power from Eric Liu) and doughnut economics seems to tie a lot of great ideas together elegantly and concisely. It's biggest shortcoming to my mind is that it's not a recipe for action, but that's where this action lab and community fit in I suppose. Here's to turning great ideas into action.

Thaxted, England, United Kingdom

I work within Business Development on projects that hopefully help create and amplify a better community and society within the East of England.  I am completely disillusioned with the politics within our country. I am deeply saddened that we have left Europe and my heart breaks for our society that no longer seems able to care for its weakest and most vulnerable. I am optimistic however and can see hope. I see goodness, joy and opportunity all around. 

Kentish Town, London Borough of Camden, England, United Kingdom

I have a background in government, think tanks and NGOs working on international development and environment issues. I'm also keen to act local, and am part of a growing community of people in my neighbourhood working to link issues around environmental protection and social justice.

Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Retired attorney (mediator in some, hearing officer in others - workplace disputes) then educated in Rights of Nature and represented some Community Rights activists using the CELDF strategy; wrote articles and edited newsletter to keep a faith community current on ecological issues; advocated for papal repudiation and repeal of 15th century papal bulls, researching Native American boarding schools. Overall: I aspire to be part of improving constitutional process in the USA to be more biomimetic.

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

I am an Electrical and Computer Engineering student and a member for Fridays For Future Thessaloniki, an activist group demanding policy change for a green and just future.

Hanalei, Hawaii, United States of America

Santa Fe, NM

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

I’m a scientist, entrepreneur and dedicated tree-hugger, loving all things nature offers. I’m trying, with mixed results, to be a better ancestor. I’m trying to use my science and concern for our planet, to do good things but find myself frustrated by existing “that’s not how business works, Michelle” and wondering “why not?” I don’t have the answers - still busy uncovering the right questions!

Finsbury Park, London Borough of Islington, England, United Kingdom

I'm interested in community action on transforming economics

An average Joe interested in economics and passionate about sustainability.

Merseyside, England, United Kingdom

I work in the field of regeneration and development, I am interested how investment interreacts with development, and the environment and how this can have a positive impact on social interaction. 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

I am interested in economics and would like to learn more about Doughnut Economics.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

PhD research

New City, New York, United States of America

I would like to join with others to take action using dialogic and economic principles to build equity and social justice and stop climate harm.

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

I serve as an officer of a US EPA community advisory group and also on the leadership team of the Michigan PBB Cohort studies. I'm also the Reid-Knox Professor Emeritus at Alma College in Michigan. You can check out my book Civil Empowerment in an Age of Corporate Greed (East Lansing: Michigan State Univ. Press, 2012) about the community where I work and its economic and public policy lessons.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Researcher interested in studying the role of small enterprises in doughnut economics

Hong Kong

I have an industrial engineering and supply chain background.

London

I am someone inspired by the need to make impact now. I am actively learning at the moment to see how I can help contribute to what needs to be done!

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

HI, From a mechanical engineering background now doing research on clear air zone and sustainable transport. Started further research on the economic benefits to the community of Bristol clear air zone.

Ciudad de México, Estado de México, México

I am an ecologist and a science communicator with the National Commision on the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity (CONABIO) in Mexico.

Berkeley, California, United States

I use the discipline of Complex Systems to prepare Educators to prepare learners for navigating uncertainty with 21st century capacities of Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, Critical thinking and Complex Problem Solving, Risk-Taking and Social-Emotional Intelligence. My current passion is to broadcast among Educators and Journalists urgency for a paradigm shift from Individualism to Interdependence and for critical analyses of the design and applications of digital technologies in order to preserve human agency and open societies. My interests resonate with the values embodied in Doughnut Economics. I teach at the post-secondary level and have conducted research and professional development for over three decades. I reside in Berkeley, California and Armenia and am engaged in Educational change in the US and Armenia. My PhD is in Complex Systems and Distance Learning. Most recently I have taught in the online MA in Educational Leadership at Mills College, Oakland, CA.

Elphinstone, Manitoba, Canada

Artist focused mostly on creating platforms for creative exploration, organic gardener and ongoing participant of the Medicine Eagle Camp in the Keeseekoweenin Territory in Manitoba, Turtle Island