Meet the DEAL Community

Chicago, IL

Sheffield

I'm a senior lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University with a passion for Employee ownership (EO). I see the doughnut and EO as a fantastic partnership.

I was introduced to DE during Kate Raworth's lecture at THNK.  I'm keen to cooperate on innovative projects and make a difference.

Quesnel, British Columbia. Canada

      Fitting in to the framework of “normal” has never been my goal. I’ve always tried to think outside of the box.      As a child I questioned things that just seemed wrong. Like growth. I used to say “Why do prices keep going up?  If everything stayed the same, we wouldn’t need growth. Everyone would be happy”. I actually remember talking to my parents about that around age 11. Naive little boy.       I wear many hats today. Farmer. Food processor. Public servant. Writer. Plus more. I grow garlic and make honey garlic hot sauces and seasonings under my farm name Oddball Garlic Co.       Agriculture has been industrialized to the detriment of the environment. I’m working “with” nature to replicate natural principles, to create a cycle of stages to feed successive organisms as material breaks down. No more plowing and tilling.     In a forest, dead material drops to the floor and feeds a self fertilizing system that’s gone on since the beginning of time. There is no waste. Only nutrients. 

Malaysia

#new business models.  I'm interested to try and use the DEAL approach to a new business we have set up called ME2WE which has been set up to try and shift mindsets. The goal is for  people to understanding the importance of diversity  leading to unity in order to address the bigger problems in the world. We are initially using eco-fashion to get brand awareness of the logo to drive the interest to learn more. I've been involved in many industries over the years in different parts of the world, but the one thing I have experienced, is that for the most past, the vast majority of people are good people, even though we are led to believe this is not the case. My belief is the good people coming together can do good things with a real purpose. I also want to show this can happen with a for profit successful business that can scale but in the right way.  Not bottom line focused but people / planet good focused.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I am a geologist working at SEGEMAR (Argentina's Geological Survey), specializing in geological risks.

Corvallis, Oregon, USA

Professor of Science Education at Oregon State University. My work is in broadening participation is STEAM through a focus on place based education and enhanced family and community engagement in schooling.

México

My academic and professional life could be described as a kind of zigzag that pass through several fields of knowledge. At different points, I have been in contact with engineering, business management, semiology, cinema, drama, and design, the field I have explored the most and from where I currently ask and answer questions about how we live, behave and build the future. Some essential queries I would like to try to resolve as a service designer are: How might we approach data, computing capacity and technology to incorporate a more ethical design that looks out for and defend life and planetary regeneration? How might we create mechanisms to avoid technology invading our time and intimacy but still keep using it? What kind of design decisions should I make to prevent technology damage the dignity of human and non-human persons that live, have lived or will live on earth?

Lusaka, Zambia

Mr. Noah Chongo is a Development Practitioner, Environmental Conservationist and Socio-Ecological Researcher. He currently hold a Masters in Environmental Management from the University of Lusaka. He has also achieved a master level Quality Management advanced program from Saarbrucken University of Applied Sciences in Germany, and Development Studies Degree from University of Zambia .Noah has managed landscape projects ranging from Forest Landscape Restoration, Governance Assessment of Protected Areas and Climate Change Adaptation. He is 18 years experienced in research, and Environmental Management, Water and Sanitation, and Quality Management, Multi-Stakeholder Engagement and facilitation. Noah is currently engaged as a Technical Executive Advisor at Climate Protection Zambia..Noah is a SER Member. @sustainability,@Planetaryhealth,@Ecologicalrestoration,@Climateprotection

London

Hello! I have been exposed with a variety of topics throughout my high school debate career. Decided to major in Economics because it gives me a deeper understanding of motivation and purpose of individuals/societies.  Graduated in Economics from King’s College London in 2022, satisfied with the opportunity to be able to explore a lot of economic history and political economy.  Currently passionate in economics, history, psychology, neuroscience and classic literature! I believe that we can do better for our world :)

Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico

Hello to everyone, my name is Alfonso Martinez. I am a Mexican businessperson who is deeply interested in circular economy and public policy. Actually, I lead the teams of a textile recycling company, Marves; a cardboard recycling company, Agrovim; and an used garments collecting company, Recolecto. I participate in another ventures related to sustainable purposes, working with local and international leading companies. I strongly believe that sustainable economic practices are crucial to creating a better future for our communities and I am committed to doing my part to make this vision a reality. I participate in private sector organizations locally and nationally. I'm excited to get involved in DEAL, learn and collaborate with others. 

Virginia, US

Llangynidr, South Wales, UK

Editor at Latin America Bureau - UK-based non-profit publisher and website conveying the voices of those working for progressive social change in Latin America. Lived in Chile and author of books on Coca-Cola workers and a returned refugee community in El Salvador. Interested in documenting and helping to promote Doughnut Economics projects and themes across Latin America

Chicago, Illinois

I have been a high school environmental science and biology teacher at Prosser Career Academy for 20 years. I try to teach science through the lens of individual health, social justice and global environmental issues. My students have taught me a lot, but I think the most important thing is that without a real caring relationship between people, learning cannot happen. It is personal and emotional, and if it isn’t, then people probably aren’t learning very much.  The non profit I run called Chicago Farm Lab allows me to teach authentic, hands-on lessons about plants and animals, ecology, sustainable agriculture, self sufficiency, examples of entrepreneurship in local agriculture and so much more.

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

Aware since I found the World Service when I was 9yrs old, that our way of living is fundamentally flawed.  Studied Permaculture and Sustainable Land Use at Ragmans Lane Farm with the amazing Patrick Whitefield and Sarah Pugh.  Now studying an in depth online course with the best title; "Towards a Cooperative Commonwealth - Transition in a Perilous Century"  Looking to help precipitate vital change :)

Ecuador

BioKulture designer and Katalyzer of Indigenous R&D and nature-based solutions.

Otley, West Yorkshire

I am involved with the East of Otley Action Group by making an "Exemplary Plan" of what the development would look like if it was a just and safe space for man and nature to thrive. I am a retired teacher of A Level Design and Technology, Art and Photography. I am especially interested in holistic community design at the moment. I am a Labour activist, standing as a candidate for Otley Town Council in May's elections.

Haltwhistle and its 10 surrounding parishes, Northumberland, England

I’m a volunteer doing my best to help everyone in our community to thrive, to embrace change for the good of everyone and the planet and to live a happy and sustainable lifestyle. I believe the ideas and thoughts of those living and working in a community are important and should drive activity rather than outsiders who try to make money from our communities and don’t care. 

Dublin

Interaction & Research Designer

San Jose, California

I currently work as a business coach, helping teams and organizations become more adaptive. I've also co-founded and nurtured a meetup group to grow to more than 3000 individuals.  I'm interested in fostering Land Based Community employment options. What value exchange options arise from taking a regenerative approach rather than an extractive approach with both land and people? What would it take to attract and guide people to deep prosperity? #regeneration, #permaculture ,  #cohousing, , #games,  

South Dublin County Council

I'm a local Green county councillor, representing Firhouse Bohernabreena in South County Dublin, Ireland.

London

In my current role at Quantum5, I am responsible for supporting businesses to balance profits with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibilities. I lead our global engagement and relationships with the United Nations Global Compact Network Pakistan and provide businesses, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and agencies with customised analysis, guidance, and support to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to tackle #climate change, particularly focusing on reducing inequalities, achieving net-zero, and creating sustainable economic growth.    I have also taken the lead in developing a hybrid #SDG and #ESG Assessment tool for the United Nations Global Compact Network Pakistan, using a tech platform for businesses to better understand the UN’s SDGs and to help companies springboard their sustainability ambitions by assessing their sustainability baseline and next steps to drive the UN’s 2030 agenda forward. 

Gloucestershire

Writing my masters dissertation with doughnut at the very heart of it!

Roanoke, Virginia USA

I am the economic development coordinator for Total Action for Progress - a Community Action Agency serving 5 counties in Southwestern Virginia. I create programs and design projects to alleviate poverty and serve low-income people in our service area. Check us out at www.tapintohope.org .