Meet the DEAL Community

Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland

As a mother of three, founder, and systems thinker based in Greenland, I’m passionate about transforming radical ideas into grounded, actionable solutions — especially in places where innovation meets resistance. My work centers on designing simplified, human-centered systems for businesses that prioritize well-being over endless growth — from travel and hospitality to education and AI-driven service models. I believe in reshaping how we define success: not by profit margins alone, but by the health of our communities, cultures, and ecosystems. Through my companies — Meaningful Travels Greenland, Café Nuan, and GlobEx AI — I champion regenerative business models rooted in local relevance, equity, and resilience.  I’m here to connect with fellow change-makers exploring how Doughnut Economics can be localized, lived, and led — even in the most unexpected places. Let’s rethink value. Let’s rebuild systems. Let’s design futures that hold space for both people and the planet.

Olot, Girona, Spain

Ever since I can remember I had this dream that the world could be very different from what it is today, if we humans remembered to work how nature works. I was on a quest for a long time to figure out how to make this dream a reality. And I found it! Actually really simple I thought. BUT… I had to learn that simple does not mean easy. It is neither about money, nor land, nor ideas. There is plenty of that available. The thing that gets in the way, and where it always gets messy is our human emotional immaturity. With the many prototypes we had built that was the common denominator. So it got clear: We cannot change the world or system we live in. We can only build a new one. One that works in harmony with the universal laws and dynamics of nature. One that is so inspiring to more and more individual people that it will, at some point make the old system obsolete. 

Fariza Haouchine – Sustainable Finance Student & Transition Practitioner I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Money, Banking, Finance, and Insurance – specializing in Sustainable Finance and Banking. My academic background is multidisciplinary, combining finance, accounting, and the humanities. After an initial career in banking and financial advisory, I chose to redirect my path toward a more responsible form of finance, aligned with today’s ecological and social challenges. I am currently interning at the TES unit (Environmental and Societal Transitions) at the University of Marie and Louis Pasteur, where I contribute to applied research projects on Doughnut Economics. My goal is to bridge sustainable finance with regenerative economic models, exploring practical tools to integrate planetary boundaries and social foundations into financial practices. Convinced that transforming financial systems is essential for a just transition, I am committed to connecting financial analysis, ESG challenges, and alternative economic models to help shape a more sustainable future.

Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia

I have been involved in sustainability, politics and education since the 1980's.  More recently, I am a student of Modern Monetary Theory and now Doughnut Economics. I see these disciplines as natural allies. My work in recent years involves helping individuals and organisations have better conversations to find a way forward in an increasingly complex world where simple solutions are almost always unhelpful.  The main processes I use are: • Navigating Difficult Conversations, • Overcoming Immunity To Change, • WIAL Action Learning, and  • Polarity Management. I am also a software developer and a student of Stephen Batchelor's secular approach to Buddhism.  All those aspects of myself converge in a desire to leave the world in a better place than I found it, hence my interest in the DEAL Community.

Bellevue, Washington, United States

My name is Anquida Adams, and I am a dynamic keynote speaker and leader focused on cultivating a healthy culture within individuals and communities. Her work centers on navigating Identity Intelligence, Human Energetic Systems, Human Emotional Set-point Systems, and Socio-Emotional/Psychological Intelligence to promote healing, self-awareness, and balanced narratives. She introduces a holistic, limitless approach to co-creating meaningful relationships with oneself and others. Fascinated by the interplay of social dynamics, Anquida explores how healthy relationships influence behaviors within individuals, communities, and organizations. Her research in socio-emotional development and inclusive leadership guides her clients in fostering behavior change and well-being at all levels. Her philosophy, "We are the subculture of the larger culture; how are you showing up?" underscores her commitment to understanding human interaction and creating structural foundations for healthy relationships across diverse contexts.                    I’m currently Founder/CEO of A.L.A. Brand (Consists of A.L.A. Consulting Firm, A.L.A. Event Planning and Management, and A.L.A. World Foundation) Being Anquida Brand, and Let's Talk Disability Global Brand. All has a Social Relation, System, Equity/Inclusion/ Diversity, and Sustainability-Social Equity Lens as a foundation of what we do as an org.   All divisions & subdivisions play a key role in building foundations & sustainable aligned systems w/in the human & organizational structure of the workspace culture and the bottom line of the lifecycle of businesses. Our services range from coaching, consulting, development, & implementing transformation for Leadership/Teams, Equity/Inclusion/Diversity+ SJ Development, Disability/Inclusion, Entrepreneurship/ Startup, Personal/ Professional/Family Development, to the Hiring, Development, & Retaining of employees through our signature career fair or private career we host.                                                                    My connection to Climate is to create a place of belonging on the human and or organization side for newcomers to our community, at their capacity and in their own way, that fits their lifestyle on a work, community, and personal level..

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Hi! I am a human. I like being this. I am very fortunate to have had, and continue to have, the opportunity of self-discovery, and of service to those less fortunate. I see a lot of unnecessary suffering in the world, and ways that we can change to alleviate this extraneous suffering and to allow everyone to thrive. I recognize that the flow can be a more powerful tool of change than the fight. Professionally I have been involved with environmental permitting and renewable energy development within the public and private sectors for 25 years. My personal research, growth, and gravity have led me to study sustainability, economic systems change, and to be an activist promoting corporate boycotts, but also integration of circular economy ideologies in local communities.  I am here to understand and converse about Doughnut Economies as much as possible, and to become involved personally and professionally in any way I can. I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Hickory, NC, USA.

Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

I am Franco-British, born in French Polynesia and living in Spain since 2014. I graduated with a Master in international business from La Rochelle Business School in France and a double degree at HES Amsterdam.  I have extensive international experience, traveling but also including work placements in Latin America and Asia. As an enthusiast of digital marketing, I am also a lecturer in different business school.  I hope to have the opportunity to support the community and be able to bring my humble participation.

Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom

25 years of experience in global engineering, consultancy and SME leadership, most recently playing a role in the leadership of an SME consultancy. Triple-accredited Positive Psychology Coach and founder of a coaching and consultancy business aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, deeply committed to creating meaningful, values-driven impact. Top strengths: humour, curiosity and social intelligence. Away from work you’ll find me coaching both a girls' and boys' youth football team - or hitting the trails and hills.

Fenwick, East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

I am an expert in sustainability and have a PhD in Education for Sustainability. I have 15 years of experience working with businesses and organisations, helping them understand what a low carbon economy, a resilient community, localising food systems or zero waste means for them. Importantly, I can assist in turning these concepts into action at any level through facilitation and strategic planning. My expertise in material recovery means that I can analyse and advise businesses and manufacturers on how to reduce or eliminate waste to landfill. I have worked with a number of large food processors, and am assisting District and City Council to develop strategic action plans for waste management. I have completed numerous waste audits and given advice to councils to reduce waste to landfill. I project manages urban recycling / resilience projects, and I conducts baseline foodshed and food system analysis for districts or regions to look at how food flows into or out of their community.

Mundelein, Illinois, United States

Continuous Improvement Leader | Relentlessly Pursuing Improvements that Benefit Organizations and Humans | Co-Founder of Human CI Practicing Continuous Improvement to drive impactful results and adapt with agility to evolving market and regulatory conditions creates a competitive advantage that stands the test of time. Working in both the manufacturing and financial industries, I’ve designed, installed, and maintained improvement systems that deliver results and support a thriving improvement culture. I am at my best when I can pursue impactful results for my organizations while also improving the real-life experiences of fellow employees and customers. I am a natural people developer and coach with experience working at all leadership levels within an organization to ensure they support improvement culture as a priority. I Co-Founded Human CI, a think tank established to bring humanity into the way we define value and make decisions, because I wanted to be part of creating a brighter future for all humans. I hope to use my expertise in continuous improvement in service of others, and I believe being a part of the DEAL community will help connect me to opportunities that allow me to do just that.

Singapore

Keen on adopting doughnut economics as part of an early advisory startup focusing on small to medium enterprises’ digitalization journeys. The coexistence of technology and sustainability should not be determined by previous economic models of growth and compliance. And it seems that this confluence warrants a new way of thinking about sustainable digitalization journeys.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Hello, I am from India. I read ‘Small is Beautiful’ by EF Schumacher in 1996. Deeply influenced by it, I was searching for a meaningful professional career. In 1997, I found that and joined an organisation, which was far ahead of its time, a sort of social engineering experiment. A listed company, with the ratio of highest wage to the lowest wage at 1:5 !! It rebelled against the stock market, made huge social impact (20,000 construction workers with fixed wages and medical benefits - something unheard then and now in India). And a cult brand in the housing industry (which was then not an organised market). Moderate salaries, simple life styles. The company started in 1978, while I discovered them in 1997. But it all came crashing down by 2003, and I was left penniless (at age of 35). Since 2004, I was back at a regular corporate job, and rebuilt my life. But at personal level continued my life and lifestyle in line with my values. An attempt to make a sense of world is my constant state of being, and that dictates what I read. I read Doughnut Economics and finished it in two days - the last two days.  I am keen to understand where will this take us and be part of it.

York, England, United Kingdom

Independent advisor, creator and consultant with a focus on AI. I founded AI for the rest of us with the goal of helping people improve their AI fluency. If we can't understand each other when we talk about AI, we can't make good decisions about this technology!  I'm here to share what I learn about sustainable, responsible AI. In particular I'd like to talk about the impact of job losses driven by AI adoption, and how we can help individuals and business plan for this. I would like to help non-technical people understand the options of greener, more sustainable AI solutions. 

Rochester, New York, United States

I am a Business Banker. I help people grow and develop their businesses for freedom and independence. I started out as a commodities trader at the Chicago Board of Trade in Chicago after graduating with a degree in Economics. Have been in Banking through 5 decades of Banking Crisis's of one kind or another.  I learn and grow ad am excited about the Doughnut Theory and Renegade Economics. I want to share these concepts with all the small business development agencies I do lectures and presentations to in my city. "A rising tide lifts all ships"

Stockholm, Sweden

I work at the Olof Palme International Center, the Swedish labour movement's international solidarity organisation. My main focus is a Just Transition and workers' rights, and I see doughnut economy as a powerful way to steer towards these goals. I'm very interested in hearing about and creating more opportunities for trade unions and the wider labour movement to discuss how to align their struggle for a better life for workers with what the planetary crisis demands of us. How do we distribute resources so that everyone can achieve wellbeing and human rights - live within the donut?  relief etc.    

History teacher who realises how little young people are taught about economics and how much economics governs their lives.  Wondering if we could change that.  #teaching #education  

Hello, I’m Jane, a financial markets educator and full-time trader with nearly a decade of experience in forex, crypto, and equity markets. My journey has been driven by a passion for demystifying complex financial concepts and empowering individuals to navigate the trading world confidently. Throughout my career, I've emphasized the importance of understanding the regulatory environments of trading platforms. For instance, while Exness is a globally recognized broker, its regulatory status in India is nuanced. For those interested in this topic, here's a detailed overview of Exness regulations in India.

Bern, Switzerland

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

I am interested in furthering a circular economy, and exploring how we can promote healthy living standards at a lower cost to earth. I am interested in how civic infrastructure on multiple scales can support this goal. 

88400, Biberach an der Riß, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Val-des-Lacs, Quebec, Canada

Retired for ten years from a public transport company, I currently participate in my community by maintaining hiking trails, managing two Facebook sites, one for the community garden, the other for the Lac du Rocher residents' association, and by carrying out carpentry and cabinetmaking work for our food cooperative.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

City Planner interested in #sustainable #development