Meet the DEAL Community

Argenton-sur-Creuse, Indre, France

Artist, company owner and civil servant, I work to push for culture to a motor for the ecological and ecomomical transition. 

Wormingford, Essex, England, United Kingdom

I’m Anthony, a retired teacher of Economics and later of Computing and IT. During my teaching career, I became an economic atheist, gradually rejecting the methods and assumptions of classical economics. Now in my late seventies, I am seriously worried about the world we are bequeathing to our children and grandchildren. I cannot bear the thought of my grandchildren in their adulthood cursing me and my generation for our stupidity and selfishness as the world disintegrates around them. Doughnut Economics provides a framework for an alternative and viable approach. I look forward to exploring how its principles can be put into practice.  The elephant in the room, it seems to me, is how to change the predominant world mindset from one of ‘growth, growth and growth’ to ‘improvement, improvement and improvement’. The task of changing this mindset is immense but possible. The chances of saving humanity without such a change are zero. Doughnut Economics provides the vision to make a start. I love it.

Philippines

I am a multidisciplinary writer and creative strategist from the Philippines who bridges culture and sustainability. With over a decade of multisectoral experience, I am a planner, researcher, and facilitator who has led, developed, and implemented strategies for communications and engagement, narrative change, and ecosystem building. Interested in the politics of sustainability, urbanization in the Global South, and arts and cultural strategy.

Davao City, Philippines

I’m an artist with a background in sustainability and circular economy, driven by a deep belief in unity and collaboration. Through my art, I aim to inspire connection—and through my work in the circular economy, I strive to create tangible change. I authored Human Nature, a poetry book that explores the human experience through the lens of nature’s rhythms and character. It’s a lyrical journey that weaves together the themes of interconnectedness—between people, and between humanity and the natural world.

Barcelona, Spain

With 12+ years across sustainability, economics, and education—and deep experience in Tier 4 raw materials—I focus on where strategy, biodiversity, food systems, and community intersect. The Doughnut offers a powerful framework to guide the kind of impact I’m passionate about co-creating—especially in areas tied to nourishment, health, and resilience.

Benue, Nigeria

I are a passionate community-driven individual with a strong background in agriculture, environmental sustainability, and humanitarian service. With hands-on experience in WASH, livelihood development, and climate advocacy through roles with organizations like UNICEF, CBM-Nigeria, and Angel Support Foundation, I am deeply committed to improving lives in underserved communities. My academic work, includies a master’s thesis on sustainable household energy in Makurdi, reflecting my focus on practical, people-centered solutions to environmental and development challenges. As a proactive learner and leader, I am continually seeking ways to bridge policy, research, and grassroots action to create lasting impact.

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

In am an interdisciplinary academic researcher whose 'home' discipline is English literary studies but whose work draws on wide-ranging interests in areas including heterodox economics, sociology, and politics, among others. My current research projects focus on experimental literature, money, and the concept of trust, and on reimaging community credit creation in terms that prioritise social inclusion and ecological sustainability. I am a member of the Money on the Left editoral collective and I am interested in exploring how inclusive, democratic, and creative approaches to monetary design can advance intersectional ecosocial justice.

Connecticut, United States

Hello, I'm interested in poverty research and pragmatic means of integrating the global south into larger Net Zero projects. 

明日香村, 高市郡, Nara, Japan

I am interested in urban planning and the urban regeneration of old towns. 

Saint-Lazare, Quebec, Canada

Husband, father, filmmaker/photographer, musician & indie author/writer of which none make me money, they bring me joy. Having recently turned 60, I’ve begun writing my first novel—an imaginative exploration sparked by the idea of Universal Basic Income (UBI). At its heart, the book asks: what would Canada look like if were fully realized—not just as a financial policy, but as a foundation for human dignity? For me, UBI is more than just income; it’s about Universal Basic Security (UBS)—a framework that ensures access to housing, healthcare, and social support for vulnerable populations. As I’ve immersed myself in the political realities we face today, I keep returning to a single question: Why have free democratic societies failed to provide dignity and self-determination for all their people? The novel begins with the premise that nationhood—and by extension, our political and economic systems—must be redefined. Our current models are deeply embedded in structures built to serve capitalistic colonial interests. But what if we could imagine something new? This journey led me to envision an alternative economic model, one that resonates with the ideas in Doughnut Economics and beyond—a system designed not for endless growth, but for equitable well-being. I’m not an academic, economist, or political scientist. I'm a  here to learn, listen, and contribute to conversations that matter.

As Corporate Development Officer at QUBIZteam, I work for the strategic growth and market integration of cutting-edge Quantum Sensing and Metrology solutions, leveraging deeptech to address critical global challenges.  With an Executive MBA from IE Business School and 30 years of diverse management experience, my career has been a deliberate journey towards impactful innovation. My foundation was forged over two decades across the entire value chain of the Telecommunications Industry, where I gained invaluable expertise in complex system deployment, market dynamics, and large-scale operations. For the past 10 years, I've channeled this experience into social and environmental innovation projects, a pivot driven by a passion for creating tangible, positive change. This unique trajectory positions me at the nexus of technological advancement and real-world application. My work as a Founding Curator of the Global Shapers Bilbao Hub (World Economic Forum) and as a Board Member for PTEA (Water Sector R&D Network) directly informs QUBIZ.team's mission. These roles provided firsthand insight into the urgent needs for advanced and sustainable solutions, which quantum technologies are uniquely poised to deliver (e.g., precise PFAS detection, real-time industrial monitoring, and more use cases in the pipeline). This ENFJ-A personality believes in building new models that render existing challenges obsolete – a philosophy inspired by R. Buckminster Fuller.

Bristol

I help small teams who are doing good work get stuff done. I’ve been working in the cultural and creative sector for the last 15 years, working on comms, operations and strategy, making teams more efficient and strategically effective.   

Lampung, Indonesia

A graduate in Development Studies with over 1 year of experience in social research and monitoring-evaluation. Interested in Community Development, Social Mapping, Sustainable Community, Performance Management, and other related topics. I'm passionate about performance management, sustainable community, and society-environment development.  Please feel free to reach out to me to talk about a potential collaboration or shared interests. I look forward to connecting with you!

San Juan de la Rambla, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Cooperativista enamorado de la Economía Social como una de herramientas mas poderosas para la emancipación social  a través del Trabajo y del Consumo. Socio trabajador de la Cooperativa de Trabajo Asociado: AFORTUNADAS S. Coop. Can. Codirector de la: Escuela Canaria de Cooperativismo (https://escuelacanariacoop.org/) Socio y Presidente de la Comunidad Energética Insular de Tenerife: TENERGÉTICA S. Coop. (https://www.tenergetica.org/) Socio y consumidor de: Som Energía, Som Conexión, Fiare Banca Ética, Coop 57, Som Movilitat.     

Mexico City, Mexico

I’m passionate about how we can transform our world through technology — from AI and blockchain to digital platforms — to build more inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative futures. I’ve collaborated with multiple tech startups, gaining hands-on experience in building and scaling innovative products. My expertise lies at the intersection of statistics, data analysis, AI, programming, product strategy, and growth. At the core of my work are values that guide every decision: I believe in designing innovative, win-win solutions — because the world is not a zero-sum game. I’m committed to sustainability, inclusion, and justice.

Paris, France

With 10+ years of experience in strategy, innovation, and sustainability working in retail & hospitality, I am passionate about solving complex challenges and leading impactful programs that drive engagement, transformation, and growth.

New Mexico, United States

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I'm Michelle, an economics student interested in the intersection of Macroeconomics, Fashion, business and enterprise. I want to explore areas, opportunities and collaborate to initiate innovation to aspects of improvement like, sustainability, just transitions through market economy. I look forward to learn, share and apply ideas. :)    

Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom

I am Nicola, from Cheshire in North West England. I am a recent graduate in Environmental Science which I studied online through the Open University. I am about to start a Masters program in Sustainable Food and Natural Resources with the Centre For Alternative Technology. I am a baker, working in a small but very busy independent bakery in Cheshire. I am always thinking about food in one way or another and since I completed my undergraduate degree I have wanted to expand what I learned about sustainable agriculture, soil health and making the food system equitable. I read Doughnut Economics recently after studying a systems thinking module for Environmental Management and want to learn more about how the food system fits in to the Doughnut. I want to stay working in the food industry, but hopefully looking at global supply chains.   

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Currently, I work as an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Commerce and Management at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (India). My research interests are in the fields of energy economics and geopolitics, socio-economic issues, digital economy, and economics of platforms.  I happened to chance upon Kate Raworth's book after reading a review of it in a blog post. The visual representation of a "Doughnut" in Economics, was immediately striking. I had to read Doughnut Economics and finished it in five days. I understood that sustainable developent has to be redefined. I am keen to understand where will this take us and actively be a part of it. I am sure we can drive in a positive change. I have integrated doughnut economics into my teaching and research ... and it is a call to my fellow colleagues in the academic community to give it a try !!

Zamfara, Nigeria

My name is Abubakar Bello, and I’m from Nigeria. I’m passionate about sustainable development and creating practical solutions for local challenges. While participating in the GAP 2025 program, I was introduced to the Doughnut concept by Kate Raworth, and it immediately struck a chord with me. The idea of building a society that meets the needs of all people while living within the means of our planet is exactly the kind of vision I want to contribute to. I joined the DEAL Community to learn from others, share ideas, and see how I can adapt and apply the Doughnut framework to help improve the well-being of people in my community. I'm excited to be part of this inspiring network!

I am 60 yo neurosurgeon from Iceland and work at the university Hospital Landspitali. I’ married, a father of four children and have two grandchildren. I have always had a strong interest in social issues, particularly in relation to equality, education, healthcare, and human rights. I have a genuine desire to make a positive impact in my local community.