Meet the DEAL Community

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Pursuing a masters in Ecological Economics at the University of Leeds. 2021 Marshall Scholar. Interests include: degrowth, global economic governance, political philosophy, international relations.

Ciudad de México, Estado de México, México

Hi! My name is Karla, I am Mechatronics Engineer studying for a second Bachelor's in Economics and a Master's in Energy. Since I was studying in university I realized the importance of implementing sustainable development in our current society and the immediate urgency to work for fulfilling the Paris Agreement. Therefore, I created a youtube channel focus on sustainable teaching as well as working for the energy transition to renewables systems and the boost of doughnut economics.

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España

I'm a father of 3 working in the different Digital waves as a Design Strategist, Technologist and Change Agent for big companies and startups for more than 25 years. I've been working in Fjord, Accenture, World Economic Forum and I'm a Fellow of Aspen Institute. I have built teams, companies and I share my experience mentoring executives and in talks, business schools and creative communities. I could say I have been successful in changing the mindset of many people in companies, but in the end, when it comes to business, everything is about growth so I believe that the way many businesses talk about Sustainability is a placebo to free people from guilt and keep business as usual. We need humility, generosity, imagination and experienced people to make change real. In my position as a creative person surrounded by students and senior people, I feel I have a privileged view to learn from different worldviews mixing the future and the experience and connect them.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I am an Urban Planner with a focus on Social Planning and Community Participation and Engagement. I am personally eager to figure out how we can make our food systems more sustainable and enable city-dwellers to live with a lighter-touch on our environment whilst contributing to positive social change.

Denmark, Western Australia, Australia

Juliet lives on a farm in the Shire of Denmark WA with her family. As an economist with complementary qualifications in Community Service and Community Welfare Work, she seeks to empower and enable regional communities.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

I run Sumeru Books, Canada's leading independent Buddhist book publisher.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

I am a student at the University of Leeds studying environmental sustainability and mangement I am thoroughly interested in getting involved in the DEAL community and would love to work with and befriend like-minded individuals who want to help aid the transition to a more sustainable world.

Wé, Îles Loyauté, New Caledonia

director of a school that trains people with a social enterprise project

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

After 36 years in the environmental movement, I am not optimistic but can't give up. Our only hope is to make options that protect the planet cheaper than ones that harm our future.

Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada

Settler from Sweden, grateful to live and work on the unceded territories of shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw Nation. Supporting climate change action projects and outdoor education with schools and community in Southern and Northern BC, NWT. Certified BC Teacher (12 years in HS/MS; 10+ supporting teachers/classes with lesson resources) with Biology degree, Education degree and MA in Environmental Ed and Communications.

Den Bosch

Managing consultant energy transition. Positive & constructive approach with personal tendency towards bit more aggressive

Frutillar, Región de Los Lagos, Chile

Degree in Literature, Cultural Manager, Master in Educational Management, PHD in Education and Society, Degree in Digital Transformation, Co Founder at Clycme, Co-Founder at Skala, Senior Advisor at Plades Frutillar Foundation. Director at Patagonia Colab

Helston, England, United Kingdom

Hi, currently a Civil Servant, although trying to be retired.

Iasi, Iași, Romania

Store manager in Beauty Industry Interested in responsible management, sustainability and circular economy

Nenagh, Munster, Ireland

I am a parent, like many others I've become a climate activist through urgency and necessity. I'm currently studying Law with Politics and Sociology. I'm a member of An Rabharta Glas (green left).

Colchester, England, United Kingdom

I am a mature student reading Social Anthropology, I am specifically interested in combining qualitative and quantitative data in various fields, including applied ecological anthropology, using research to communicate with policy makers in the context of a Green New Deal.

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America

I am a music teacher and musician who has always been a little off the beaten path (even for a musician).

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India

I have a bachelor's in the sciences and a master's in economics. I have acquired knowledge in fields like economics, statistics, and mathematics. With the knowledge I've gained throughout my education and past life experiences, I'm currently looking for a place where I can fit in. I'm a passionate individual ready to work with kind, like-minded individuals, gain knowledge from their experiences, and give back to society.

San Francisco, California, United States of America

Founder, Steward, and Curator of Denizen. We explore fundamental questions of society, with a center of gravity around economics. We meet virtually on a regular basis and capture our conversations in the Denizen podcast. Our themes include economics, democracy and policy, technology and society, culture and narratives, spirituality and consciousness, and systemic oppression.

Dublin, Leinster, 🇮🇪

I am the Head of a large Municipal Parks Department with a passionate interest in Public Open Space and Trees, and in particular the links between these and physical & mental health and wellbeing. I am also involved in driving innovative Nature Based Solutions on the context of the Climate emergency.

Paris, Île-de-France, France

An economist and historian by training, I'm also a local councillor in Paris, elected on the Green Party (EELV) list un 2020. I have worked for a long time in the financial industry before switching full time to working for an NGO engaged in open and citizen science. I also co-head a chair in economics in cooperation with UNESCO.

Toulouse, Occitanie, France

As an individual, how can I influence organisations to adopt these 'thrive and regenerate' practices and see the inherent interest in doing so ? How can changed business models be reinforced by policy at national and European levels? How can investors and major donors who help shape policy see what's in it for them?

Hamburg, Deutschland

A creative with 10 years of experience in insight-driven creativity. I help to design human-centred communication, products and services.

London, England, United Kingdom

Hello 👋 I wear two hats: 🎩 I’m a singer-songwriter; and 🎩 I’m also a senior HR professional in a global business. I believe it’s up to us how we evolve and we have the ability to design a future where we all thrive. I’ve even written a song about it called: We The People 🎶 (listen via YouTube link)