Meet the DEAL Community

Den Haag, South Holland, Netherlands

I am a founder and fellow at We Are Changemakers, a global incubator for positive impact companies.  Next to this, I am the managing director of a cultural district in the city centre of my hometown, The Hague. With a dedicated team, we are currently applying the Doughnut framework to our city. 

København, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Sustainable investor seeking inspiration from new ideas and solutions that improve our lives and planet.

LS7, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

I am a retired IT/Business Consultant (BA, MBA, MIMC, CMC).  I studied History & Politics at Lancaster and Business at Leeds. I started in engineering, moved to retail and then consulting. I have worked for large and small companies. I have lived in Leeds since 1984.  I would like to link up with people in leeds for ideas sharing, discussions and support. I am interested the paradigm shift that is needed to transform society. In my writing I describe this change to political economy as follows; politics from winner take all to a collective quest for good governance, and economically from profit maximisation the creation of the common wealth.  In ecological terms that would equate to a move from parasitism to something more sustainable (so at least comensual/communal). The idea of personal sufficiency and collective wealth appeals. The question is twofold (1) how to bring about the paradigm shift (or add weight to it as its starting spontaneously) and (2) then what happens - this is likely to be difficult, contested and critical because history especially with regard to revolutions is far from encouraging.  PS. I appear as an artist on linked in because I paint as a hobby since my retirement

Engineers Without Borders UK is leading the transition to globally responsible engineering. By reimagining how engineering is taught and practised, we equip individuals, teams, and organisations with the skills and mindset to accelerate this transformation. As part of a global movement of over 50 Engineers Without Borders organisations, we are shaping a future where engineering contributes to a safe and just world for all.

York, York, York, England, United Kingdom

Hello I am one of the CoChair's for York Climate Commission entering into our second year and we're looking to use doughnut economics to gap analyse our city so we can take more meaningful prioritised action in these important years.  Really interested in hearing from other people who have gone through the process so we can work smart and fast.  Jx

Ispra, Varese, Italy

I am a fundamental scientist at heart, driven by curiosity and passion for discovering how nature works.  I believe work and activism are tools to self-empowerment, and I dedicate both to the topic of sustainability. By day, I work at the EU science for policy initiative, in the directorate of "sustainable resources". I stay eager to learn about policymaking, economy and sustainability to apply in my projects. By night, I am Fridays for Future activist.

I am a biracial Black man from the county of LA. I come from a large working class family, that was always cash poor. I have spent the majority of my professional life working in Education and trying to provide young people tools and insight into the macro systems & historical process that impact their lives and shape their decisions. I love music, riding a bicycle and making art. 

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Blessed be, I’m Hashan and I’m a proud girl-dad, INFP 2w3, and Orthodox Christian. I have loved doughnut economics since I first heard about it, and it is one of the 3 Pillars of my community wellbeing initiative called Akaraka. I’m excited to be a part of this community and I look forward to seeing what we can do together 🙏🏽    

New Brunswick, Canada

I am Dr. Henry Ofurune, a sustainable development expert with proven track record in leading impactful development programmes across community development, sustainable livelihoods, agriculture . I brings over two decades of extensive experience working in underserved communities. My career spans Africa and North America where I successfully designed, managed, and implemented donor-funded development projects by leading global development agencies such as the World Bank, USAID, USADF, IFAD, MISEREOR, DFID,COMIC RELIEF, USIP, and MacArthur Foundation.  I brings a unique blend of strategic leadership, grassroot development and cross-cultural collaboration. My work has consistently focused on driving sustainable change by empowering communities, building institutional capacities and fostering inclusive economic opportunities. I effectively bridge academic theory with real-world practice, translating scholarly insights into meaningful, practical impact. I hold a PhD in Sustainable Development and Diplomacy and I am also an Associate Member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS).

Denver, Colorado, United States

Hello, I'm Katelyn. I'm learning how to bring Doughnut Economic principles into my work in leadership development and organizational transformation. As an applied researcher, consultant, and coach, I translate theory into practice to help leaders make sense of big challenges and identify solutions that align with their values. Rather than tiptoeing around the economic constraints that limit leaders' ability to imagine the impact they could have, I'm leaning in to the ways Doughnut Economics can help leaders embrace their own big ideas for business transformation. I would love to connect with anyone pursuing similar goals. When we learn from each other, we create the world we want to see.

Istanbul, Türkiye

I’m Ömer, a political science researcher and documentary practitioner interested in democratic governance, environmental justice, and the ways communities shape policy from the ground up. I founded Nexus Point Doc, where I develop research-driven documentary projects. My most recent work — supported by the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy — examines environmental inequality through a feminist political economy lens. Academically, my work focuses on public administration, civic innovation, and the social implications of emerging technologies. As a Bevisioneer Fellow, I explore future-oriented approaches to community organizing and participatory governance. I also contribute analyses on politics, culture, and global issues for MEER, Vox Artistica, and Sense Of Cinema. I’m joining the DEAL Community because I value its commitment to distributed, community-led decision making. I’m excited to learn from practitioners, exchange ideas, and contribute through my background in research, storytelling, and collaborative project work.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Data Analyst and Auditor by day, Economist by night 

Aarhus, Central Denmark, Denmark

I hold an MSc in International Economic Consultancy from Aarhus University, where I became deeply interested in how economic systems can be reshaped to support thriving societies and resilient ecosystems. Today, I work as a Sustainability Manager within the real estate investment activities of the Kirk Kristiansen family office, with a focus on embedding responsible real estate investment principles across both development projects and operational assets. My work spans carbon accounting, sustainability guidelines building and real estate operations, biodiversity and nature-positive planning, and the development of strategic frameworks that support long-term value creation. Central to my role is exploring how our portfolio can generate positive systemic impact — contributing to ecological regeneration, community well-being, and healthier urban environments. I joined the DEAL community because Doughnut Economics aligns strongly with the future I believe the real estate sector must move toward. I’m excited to exchange ideas, learn from diverse practitioners, and help bridge the worlds of investment, asset management, and regenerative design.

Vienna, Austria

I'm currently studying Green Marketing and Sustainability Communication in Austria. I would like to bring my knowledge into action and connect with as many people as possible throughout Europe and the world in order to make our sustainable vision(s) come to life. 

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I'm interested in learning more about a more equitable and sustainable economy.

Christopher Banks, Anthropologist of Luxury Hello everyone. I'm Christopher Banks, an Anthropologist of Luxury and Critical Theorist. My work operates at the intersection of academic critique, business innovation, and cultural practice. What brings me to the DEAL Community is that my Post-Luxury research is, in effect, a direct, on-the-ground case study of the Doughnut model in practice. My Hybrid Authority framework is a three-pincer attack built to solve the exact problems this community is tackling. 1. The Academic Pincer (The Diagnosis): My research deconstructs the hollow, extractive, Simulacrum (Baudrillard) of the old, growth-obsessed luxury system—a system that has spectacularly failed both the social foundation and the ecological ceiling. 2. The Business Pincer (The New Model): My Business Pincer identifies the market void left by this collapse. It focuses on Systemic Stewardship (as seen in my PàA study). It defines the new, structurally anchored economic models required to fund the Artisan as Activist and to create a truly regenerative phygital economy. This is the Business Pincer that aligns perfectly with the DEAL framework. 3. The "Cultural Pincer" (The "Antidote"): My Cultural Pincer is the tangible Antidote—Post-Luxury Conceptual Functional Art (PLCFA). This is my structurally-anchored framework for Post-Growth objects whose value is based on Intangible Provenance and Critical Craftsmanship, not "sign-value. I am here to connect with fellow thinkers who are also building this new, structurally-anchored economy. My research is an on-the-ground proof that Post-Growth models are not just theoretical but are the only viable future for cultural and commercial practice. I look forward to sharing my findings and collaborating on the tangible, regenerative "Antidotes" this community is designing.

Ocuilan, Mexico, 52483, Mexico

I work as a consultant in agroecology and permaculture. I also teach at the University of the Environment (UMA) and collaborate with the "Ecoversities" project in El Amate. I hope to conduct analyses using the doughnut economics tool, especially at the local and regional levels. Furthermore, I look forward to receiving feedback and establishing synergies with this community.

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

I am a certified teacher of philosophy and ethics, who never worked in a school because couldn’t fit into the system. Since 2018 I manage Nausika Educational Foundation in Kraków (Poland) and spend my life designing game-based educational programs and teaching others how to implement games for a positive social impact. I believe that truly innovative game mechanics can reshape the thinking about the world. My values and fields of action include sustainability competences (Green Comp framework), social and planetary justice (Doughnut Economics models) and role-playing techniques to empower personal development and understand cultural heritage. I have acted as trainer and facilitator at over 40 Erasmus+ Training Courses and Youth Exchanges, applied for and coordinated over 12 international EU projects, designed and mentored the creation and publication of over 24 educational games. 

Paris, France

Hey! I am Fabrice, with 25 years across leading multinational firms in data & AI, and co-founder and CEO of a consulting boutique, partnering with business leaders to drive responsible performance and long-term value creation.

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

I am a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The focus of my research is planetary health governance and I am particularly interested in governance actions that can support the highest standards for the interconnected health of people and planet. I also am interested in how change happens in complex adaptive social-ecological systems.

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Working towards sustainable transitions and democratic economy. Outreach member of a student-led cafe co-op at Aalto University, Finland. Would love to have a chat and discuss collaborations :)

Frisco, Texas, United States

Nicole partners with leaders who refuse to optimize broken systems and instead focus their energy on building something entirely new. If you see the world as interconnected and interdependent, value collaboration over competition, and believe regeneration beats extraction every time, let's connect. As a talent optimization consultant and executive coach, Nicole brings Doughnut Economics principles into the daily work of leadership development and organizational transformation. She helps leaders find their center amidst complexity, root decisions in collective wellbeing rather than fear, and create team cultures that honor both people and planet. Her approach challenges patriarchal, ego-driven leadership models in favor of something more life-giving: leaders who guide from the center, not command from the top. Nicole is here to learn alongside fellow practitioners turning theory into practice – one team, one organization, one courageous decision at a time. Because a better world for all isn't just possible, it's already being built by leaders like us.

Stockholm, Sweden

I'm a researcher in public health science and a mindfulness teacher, and I'm passionate about transitioning to a more regenerative society.

Berlin, Germany

Hi, I’m one of the founding members of VENN Canteen, a vegan restaurant and community space in Porto reimagining how food, people, and the planet connect. At VENN, we: • Partner with innovative regenerative farms and local producers to curate transparent, seasonal menus. • Host creative, educational, and cultural events that bring together artists, scientists, and local changemakers. Current project — PATIO (Platform for Agroecology, Technology, Inclusion & Observation): • Transforming our restaurant’s patio into a living biodiversity and circular economy space. • Supported by EU funding (ST3ER program, Sept 2025) for our digital transparency platform. • Developing EAT.BITZ, an open-source system with: • sensors for ecological monitoring • Storytelling tools for food provenance • Micro-dashboards & APIs for open data, research, and education Looking ahead: (I am based in Berlin) • Recently introduced to Doughnut Economics and eager to learn from this community. • Excited to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas on how circular food systems and digital innovation can bring the Doughnut principles to life.