Meet the DEAL Community

Jeddah Bypass Highway, جدة, منطقة مكة المكرمة, السعودية

16+ Years of experience working in the Environmental and Sustainability section in the mining sector, I’m deeply passionate about sustainable development specially in the mining sector, I still have a lot to learn about this field, I was proud to be involved in Mining Sector Sustainability Assurance Initiative as owner of the initiative, which aims to create a sector that is focused on balancing economic value, environmental protection and local community development.

Velsen-Zuid, Velsen, Noord-Holland, Niederlande

Hello, wonderful to be connected with you here on this platform. Thank you for following your curiosity to read more about me.  I am Vera, an inquisitive human being, eager to contribute to the #paradigmshifts that I feel are bound to happen, whether its a shift in our understanding and use of #power, our money system and the way we build our economies, or our conscious relation- and #partnershipwithnature. I believe that the change that we want to see wants to happen from the inside out, that we are asked to increase our #self-awareness in how we contribute both to the change we want to see but also acknowledge the responsibility for the damage that we inevitably create by being part of the current system and paradigm.  I believe we as humans have the capacity to both construct and destruct, co-create and destroy and all these sides of us want to be integrated and used consciously to create the change we want to see. I am a psychologist by profession, appreciative inquirer by nature and working in the field of organizational and personal development. For that matter I started my own company Dare to Imagine 4 years ago. Recently I took over the lead in organizing the Create Love in Business Congress series and would love to see any synergies we can create in the overlap of this congress series and this community here. I look forward to contribute to the Doghnut Economics Action Lab. Ideally I would love to be included in any research that is happening around questions like: What would be a narrative that is strong and compelling enough to allow us to move from extraction and domination of nature to something that allows for more balance and collaboration on eye-level with nature? In that light, how does nature in intact eco-systems organize itself and the value exchanges amongst its many different species? How does it balance competition with collaboration, self-interest with altruism, etc? What could we learn from these intact and flourishing eco-systems for our economy and money system and the paradigm shift that needs to happen there? And how can all of that be practically applied?  But also if you have other ideas on how we can create synergies based on your impression of me so far, please feel free to reach out to me and connect.

Brüssel, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale - Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgien

Max von Abendroth is a strategic leader, building ecosystems for change. He is currently working with MDIF (Media Development Investment Fund, New York & Bratislava) and WAPPP (World Association of PPP Units & Professionals, Geneva). His passion is to connect people and ideas across sectors and geographies to allow inclusive and collaborative alliances for systems change to emerge. Max is the former Executive Director of Dafne, the European umbrella organisation of philanthropy, representing 10,000 public benefit foundations across Europe, where he developed the interest representation of Europe’s philanthropy sector and created opportunities for new public private partnerships for the entire philanthropy sector, such as in the InvestEU programme. He is the initiator of the Philanthropy for Climate movement. 

Hamburg, Deutschland

I like to be in nature. I work in the #port and #logistics industry, where efficiency is the primary goal on which all efforts are focused. Sustainability is slowly arriving here. Occasionally, actors are embracing the principle of corporate sustainability. But the change in thinking is slow. In early 2022, I decide to study Environmental Management at the Fernuniversity Hagen beside my fulltime job as a marketeer at a consultancy firm specialised in global port consulting. I would like to help establish the Doughnut Economy approach in my sector and offer a substantial alternative to profit maximisation in corporate action. It is quite a journey, I know. We better get started. 

Veracruz, México

I live everyday trying to make the world a better place through my daily action as a citizen, enterpreneur and family member. I apply my knowledge in waste management, environmental education and conscious consumption, in a healthy food service along a sister and partner, with whom I share a love for a consciuos lifestyle, nutrition and sports.

Sunnyvale, California, United States of America

I am looking to make a career change to Climate. I quit my Corporate job a couple weeks ago. I am a Fellow in Terra.do's current cohort of Vaquitas. My goal is to deepen and broaden my understanding of the Climate change space so that I can figure out where and how I can contribute. 

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

impact driven product manager passionate about human centered design. Like to combine creativity and strategy to build durable solutions.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

David Hughes is the President and CEO of The Natural Step Canada which serves as the host organization for Circular Economy Leadership Canada, the Canada Plastics Pact, the Energy Futures Lab and other multi-stakeholder initiatives that are fostering innovation and systems change to advance a strong economy and a healthy environment. He has previously served as President and CEO of two of Canada's leading charities - Habitat for Humanity Canada and Pathways to Education Canada - during periods of unprecedented growth, transformation and impact. Prior to that David spent 10 years in senior positions at SOS Children's Villages International which included postings to Africa, Asia, Europe, USA and the United Nations. Other management roles have included serving as Senior Vice President of YMCA Canada and President of AIESEC Canada.  David is a Senior Fellow of the Smart Prosperity Institute (SPI), a member of the Smart Prosperity Leaders’ Initiative, an inaugural member of the Business for Purpose Network (B4PN), and has previously served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Stem Cell Foundation, AIESEC Canada, and the Canadian branch of Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project.  He holds an economics degree from the University of Western Ontario, a postgraduate degree in social policy and non-profit management from the London School of Economics (LSE), and was recognized as a 2020 Clean50 Honouree for “outstanding contribution to clean capitalism”.  He lives in Toronto with his wife Laura and his two children, John and Alexandra, who provide the inspiration and incentive to challenge the status quo and strive for a better future for Canada and beyond.

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italia

I care for the satisfaction of needs, which in my view is also somehow being in peace with past, present and future. Connection, with self and the other, which would allow choosing together.

Portland, Oregon, United States of America

I am a secondary school social studies teacher at a progressive independent school in Portland, Oregon, USA. My teaching revolves around environmentalism and policy. I have used "Donut Economics" in my classes for a few years, largely as a critique of dominant economics ideas and as a way of rethinking labor.  I am interested in developing a secondary-level social studies curriculum around Donut Economics. The idea would be to replace nationalist, growth-centered focuses with outlooks privileging sustainability, global citizenship and social justice. Has anyone already done this work? I am hoping to meet with like-minded educators (anywhere in the world!) in Summer 2023. I recently began a Tiny Forest at my school. This is a Miyawaki-method "pocket forest" of native trees and shrubs. I have developed curriculum for lower and middle-school students around reforestation and Indigenous uses of plants. 

Ambon City, Maluku, Indonesia

I am Policy Analyst at Ambon Local Government, Indonesia. I am primarily interested in understanding how the current poverty measurements affect stunting and human trafficking. While my major focus has been public management and social policy. I am also interested in solid waste management and urban/industrial restructuring. I use a broad range of theoretical approaches, cross disciplinary boundaries, and apply multiple methods.

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

PhD in Physics, now Data Scientist in Business Intelligence and Marketing.

Valencina de la Concepción, Andalucía, Spain

I was born in Spain and have lived half my life in the USA, but I'm hoping to move back to Europe soon. My professional background is in higher education, teaching Spanish language and culture. I've been a passionate environmentalist for over 3 decades, and I have started 2 grassroots groups, one in Roanoke (Virginia, USA) and one in Valencina de la Concepción (Sevilla, Spain).

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Alex has partnered with a breadth of commercial, federal and non-profit clients across her international consulting career. She decided to establish Telesto Strategy to support leaders to build purpose-driven strategies that drive both strong financial returns and positive ESG and Sustainability outcomes. She brings a bold global vision to regenerate the planet by building an international network of diverse business and civic leaders to formulate collaborative growth strategies that are regenerative and help solve for the greatest challenges facing our planet.

London Borough of Camden, England, United Kingdom

I am a student with a keen interest in sustainable development. I am looking to see how I can truly apply myself to the problems that really need solving in this world and would welcome any and all guidance on how to do so in the context of my current school student life.

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

3 decade social entrepreneurial journey. Having 100 happy memorable interactions daily. With customers, vendors, and employees. I ♥ BEING RESOLVED Having ( emotional and material wealth ) more than needs. Fulfilled by being productive & useful. Having answers to all my What, How & Why questions. Free of past worries and uncertainties of the future. Imagined perceived reality = actual existential reality. Working to help businesses thrive. More details online at www.ananddamani.com www.howtogivemore.com

Perry Vale, London Borough of Lewisham, England, United Kingdom

Hi everyone, I'm a 33 year old Learning Disabilities nurse who moved to London from the East Midlands to study nursing. I've been working within the NHS since I qualified in 2018 and currently I work for a community learning disabilities healthcare team, although  I spent the majority of my time since qualifying, working within Forensic Mental Health in inpatient and community settings.  While I understand working as nurse could seem fairly removed, throughout my training and during practice I've seen how health inequalities as a result of politics and the socio-economic make up of our country, directly effect the most vulnerable people in out community.  Since I've started reading more about Doughnut Economic theory, I've appreciated so much more about the interactions of current economic theory and the state of inequalities in the UK and further abroad; and I want to get more involved in doing something to help change things for the better. 

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Alex Johnston is a civic designer and social entrepreneur. In 2014, Alex founded Cities Reimagined, a civic design firm that employs principles of design to solve complex challenges in urban cities. She is a graduate of the London School of Economics with a Master’s Degree in Cities. Alex started her career as a social worker, working with at-risk mothers and their babies. On one memorable occasion at the local Department of Social Services, Alex watched her client wrestle a food stamps application so long that it touched the floor. From that moment on, Alex has been obsessed with solving civic problems by placing users at the center of the design process. Alex is currently based in Detroit, Michigan. She serves as the CEO of Cities Reimagined and is a Senior Fellow for the Institute of Social Innovation at Babson College in Boston.

Jordans, England

My grandmother and mother were both radical Quakers, and I seem to be channelling them.; so what happened? In 1969 I dropped out of an economics degree after one term of mounting fury, and spent most of the next 20 years supporting community initiatives associated with the environment, the arts, and homelessness. The Open University introduced me to systems thinking, and I went on to do a couple of masters degrees (philosophy / world development) and a Ph.D. on The Equitable Construction of Social Institutions. After that excursion, it was back to community work, including some time in Lesotho and Mozambique, though I was also able to pick up a couple more masters' in business and tertiary education along the way. I've synthesised all that has been shared with me over those years into a way of looking at viable complex adaptive human systems, and I'd quite like in turn to share what I've learned before I become a candidate for reincarnation. (I'm hoping for tortoise next time around.)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sustainability Nerd & Founder of innoindex.org; an open web app for users to identify, compare and evaluate product sustainability. Sustainable cleantech innovation is what excites me! But how do we avoid greenwashing and what is truly sustainable (planet, social, economic)? --> innoindex.org

Kendal, England, United Kingdom

Over the past thirty years, I have been a senior lecturer in sustainability, a member of Degrowth research groups and an advocate for heterodox economics. Most recently I led the Aspiring Leaders' Programme at the University of Cumbria in partnership with Brathay Trust, developing the third sector advocates of the future.

Fordingbridge, England, United Kingdom

Retired Early Years and Forest School Teacher. Currently Plastic Free Ringwood Community Leader (Surfers Against Sewage) , Ringwood Community Fridge Coordinator (part of the Hubbub Community Fridge Network) Member of Ringwood Race Against Time (Charity 1189272) m Part of the organising team for Greening Ringwood with Ringwood Town Council. Assistant Group Scout Leader (Beaver Scout Leader for 20 years) of First Poulner Scout Group - I have 5 sons, 5 daughters in law and 7 grandchildren - it's their future i worry about and want to do something to help

City of London, England, United Kingdom

I am interested in alternative thinking to economics. At uni

Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom

Dad, geography teacher, Thames lifeboat volunteer crew. Interested in philosophies of idling, indigenous knowledge, and living well.