Meet the DEAL Community

Singapore

Sustainability Consultant and a passionate proponent of the #Doughnut, the #Planetary Boundaries, country lead for leading NGO, Climate Fresk & community builder

Sydney

Studying Masters of Sustainable Design, and learning about Regenerative Design.  Keen to learn more about Doughnut Economics!

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

I help organizations and communities develop strategies, systems and cultures to be inclusive, innovative and impactful.   ​ I do this by providing consulting services, coaching and engaging, creative and transformative learning experiences where people feel cared for, trusted, highly motivated and able to bring their best self to work. ​ I'm also doing a PhD through the Nova Scotia Inter-University Educational Studies Doctoral program which includes Mount Saint Vincent University, St. Francis Xavier University and Acadia University.    My research interests are informed by my own lived experience with mental illness.  They include: inclusive economic development, social enterprise development, community development in general, social movement learning and meditative inquiry as an approach to learning in community.

Luxembourg

PhD in Social Sciences by the University of Luxembourg Passionate about the possibilities that the Doughnut Model brings. Specialized on normative coherence for the Safe and Just Space (based on Raworth's foundational idea).  

Paris/London

Currently working with impact oriented individuals across the globe, taking a systems thinking approach to tackling issues of climate and social justice. Supporting diverse stakeholders on their impact journey, working across resource nexuses (Land, Water, Food, Energy, Minerals) supported by tools such as Blockchain4Good and NFT4Good. If you're looking to learn more about how Cardano's blockchain technology is being used by change makers globally to have impact at scale, accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and build a more equitable world for all, get in touch and visit our site at www.sustainableada.com I led research on Cardano's Project Catalyst, a case study of the world's largest decentralised innovation fund and the financing of projects that connect with the Sustainable Development Goals - https://sustainableada.com/news/connecting-fund-8-project-catalyst-funded-proposals-to-un-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs/ I contributed to the Blockchain for Good 2022 Annual Report researching projects in the PositiveBlockchain open access database: https://blockchainforgood.fr/index.php/telecharger/?lang=en Experienced educator, and independent researcher with 14 years of experience working with young people and adults, in primary and secondary schools, universities and homes across England, France and Indonesia, with a spectrum of abilities and needs such as Autism - ASD, SEND, EAL, SEBD. Interdisciplinary trained professional with a demonstrated history of working in multiple industries, studied a Master of Science (MSc) focused in Environmental Technology - Water Management from Imperial College London, Master of Arts (MA) Sustainable Development from Dauphine University Paris, a Bachelors (BSc) in Economic and Social Policy and a certificate in Social Action Campaigning from Birkbeck College, and PGCE Geography QTS from University of East London. Interested in collaborating on projects that explore the interplay of pedagogy, gamification, blockchain, sustainability, decentralisation, A.I., data, privacy and disruptive innovation, while guided by the vision of seeking to bring about an equitable world for all - join the mission and get in touch!

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Having more than 22 years of experience at multinational and local business groups in a leadership role, developed solid competency in organizational transformation, innovation, business development, access to grassroots market, farmer-aligned supply chain development, and engaged commercial and impact investors for debt, equity, and grant funding.    Launched the country’s largest Superstore brand Shwapno, the country’s first forward market for farmers, dairy business in partnership with the world’s No. 1 milk producer- Fonterra, and Shrimp Processing and Export business for ACI. Leading a German investment in the seafood processing industry for farmer-aligned premium Black Tiger shrimp supply in the global market.    Strong ability to access to grassroots market utilizing development funds through an inclusive business model. Recently worked closely with Dutch development bank - FMO and Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) to inject grant funds and venture capital into the shrimp value chain.  Showcased ACI’s Climate Resilient Sustainable Shrimp Value Chain Model in UNIDO, Africa, Netherlands, Thailand & Cambodia. Received grants fund from World Bank, USAID, SIDA, Danida, Netherlands Government, and many other government and non-government organizations as a private sector partner to develop vibrant agriculture and food sector in Bangladesh and attract foreign investment.   Formulate strategies and programs to reduce poverty and impact the livelihood of the majority of the people of the country. Took the lead to initiate collaborative projects aiming to expand the development activities and improve the livelihood of rural people. From 2011 to 2020, did more than 30,000 programs including farmer training, retailer training, dealer training and product demonstration, reaching more than 1,000,000 farmers across the country.   Injected over Tk 100 crore Grant Fund in ACI Agribusiness, therefore, contributed towards improving the livelihood of the farmers, climate resilient agriculture, emancipation and empowerment of women, creating employment for the farmers, and disseminating technologies by leading different projects for ACI successfully.     Having hands-on experience and expertise in organizational transformation. Worked with international consultants including PWC, Technopack, and Hardiman as key contact points from the organization to drive organizational changes. Lead the strategic transformation of Luna Seafoods Limited and ACI Agribusiness to a strategy-driven market-leading player. 

Miami, Florida, USA

I am an academic researcher with broad experience in clinical trials for development of devices, drugs, and biologics targeting indications in paralysis due to spinal cord disorder. This this high-throughput realm of neurotechnologies, and I'm juuust a bit concerned about our obligate contribution to the outside of the doughnut. But we're "saving people", right? And then helping them achieve a life well lived in the context of their altered abilities. That's the inside of the doughnut, isn't it? My situation is not special, but part and parcel modernity's double-bind, these perennial "multipolar traps" inherent to the worldview that most of us are forced to ingress simply in order to participate in the time and place we were born into. I do find my situation to be an opportunity, however, and thus strive to realize the role that disability will play in shaping our post-anthropic futures. 

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I'm a professor of religious studies working on the intersection of religion, politics, and economy in South Asia and the United States. Through my ethnographic and historical research, I have become increasingly invested in critical thinking around alternative economic models. 

Australia

Born in the UK, living in Australia. Working in the education sector.

England, UK

Founder and CEO of Advisor International, providing global sustainable energy insights to business leaders, investors, governments, academia, and other international and regional professional organisations. Expert in oil & gas exploration & production and Energy Transition. Passionate about energy transition to low carbon economy and how technology can help deliver innovation, sustainability, and decarbonization in oil and gas. I believe in implementing practical and positive solutions to drive progress for climate, the economy, and the benefit of all people.

Canterbury, UK

I am a physics teacher and passionate about giving school students agency and support to contribute to science research, to innovation for the planet in biodiversity and climate change and amplifying their voices for their well being and that of their planet    

Istanbul

Graduated from YTU Geomatics Engineering Dept. and have been working on free software/free data/free hardware powered business since 2003. His focus is on R&D projects for technology companies, innovation projects for NGO's and government agencies too. After having civil society and community experiences, he became one of the founding members of Yer Çizenler Mapping for Everyone Association in 2017. He is also the founder of GeoPerformans, a geospatial technology startup from Istanbul. He loves to talk about GNU/Linux, Drupal, PostGIS and OpenStreetMap.

Brazil

-Developing circular economy projects in Brasil in private, public and civil society sectors. -Long experience start-ups strategy & financing in private and PPP companies and associations . -Executed projects on systems thinking for learning organizations, community development,  urban and coast sustainable development land planning, circular economy entertainment and tourism business. -Field experience in Asia, Africa, Europe and L.America. -Economist, researcher, author and community activist.    

Rotterdam

I help NGO's, companies and government organisations to find people in their target market / region that have an intrinsic interest in topics like degrowth, circularity and net positive value chains, through their LinkedIn resumé's. People share 3 things in their resume's: - Where they work now and their role there - Where they used to work and the projects they are proud of - Their passions and hobbies. This makes it fairly easy to scan through markets and find people with an intrinsice motivation to treat the world better than we do now. It gives companies a search base of early adopters that can work together on projects, + a way to get in contact with them

Hamburg

Hello, my name is Gesa and I am working for the Doughnut Coalition Hamburg (DCHH). As a paid assistant, my work for DCHH includes coordinating and assisting with internal and external communications.

Paris

I am an M2 student working as extra-financial (SRI) analyst in an investment fund while writing a thesis on degrowth in the financial sector, for which I am using the Doughnut Economics model. Working on this subject has made me very aware of the limitations of our current economic paradigm, and I want to be able to contribute towards a post-growth society after graduating in September 2023.        

Burnaby BC

UK London

Mrs Bandele Jacqueline Mbu Tchicaya I am the the founder of my company East London Francophone Ltd that promote  the league Nzango Sport in the UK which is a franchise. I am also pastor of The Living Word Church Parole Vivante in the UK, Barking Essex. I am from the  Republique Democratique Of Congo.

Cambridgeshire, UK

Restless in the pursuit of reducing mankind's reliance on Fossil Fuels for Electricity Generation, Heat & Transport. 

Sisters Oregon USA

Hello, I'm looking to connect with likeminded people to create a platform for PLANETARY PROFIT ECONOMY that paves the guidelines for an alternative to the EXTRACTIVE, CORPROFIT CAPITAL VS PLANETAR ECONOMY. If we do not go deep into the systemic roots of the economic culture that created the problems, we are dealing with the symptoms only that mask the real problem and feed the existing culture.  Happy?! Earth Day Let's call for a Planetary State of Emergency and skeletal survival economy that sustains us and All with no extras. Tourism, Cruise ships, vacations. Planetary means ALL living and other planetary inhabitants.  

Madrid

Product & Service Designer involves in digital ethics and facilitation to change the way of doing with the circular economy by design. 

Veracruz, Mexico

University Professor working on sustainable development and impact assesment, I collaborate with municipalities on urban sustainability issues. , #urban sustainability

Florence, Italy

I am a PhD candidate in Development Economics and Local Systems (DELoS) at the University of Florence with a strong interest in better understanding the complex nexus between economic, social, and environmental objectives of development processes. My research focuses in particular on the opportunities and challenges facing local and regional socio-economic systems in facilitating inclusive and prosperous green economic transitions.      

Gothenburg, Sweden

Hi DEAL Community! I am a designer working with how participatory and metadesign practice can be applied in opening pathways for the transitioning of systems towards preferable futures that operate within the doughnut.  My team at AFRY Experience Studios combines design futures and strategic foresight to explore scenarios that facilitate this transition. Our current focus is within impact financing that enable economics that are distributive and regenerative. We help clients create roadmaps to exnovate systems of degradation and innovate towards regenerative business practices.