California Doughnut Snapshot Released!
The California Doughnut Economics Coalition just released a Doughnut Economics snapshot of California's Economy!
🚨 Big news! Our team at the California Doughnut Economics Coalition led by Alaitz Aritza, Stephanie Luz Cordel, & Julian Kraus-Polk has just released the first-ever Doughnut Snapshot of California’s economy! 🍩 📊 A fresh baked, holistic look at how the state is doing socially & environmentally. Check it out here - https://caldec.org/ca-dougnut-snapshot/
In total, we investigated well over 200 indicators and selected around 100 as potential fits for 20 categories generally included in doughnut assessments. We collaborated with experts from the Doughnut Economics Action Lab as well as regional experts within various local academic, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations to narrow and improve this list.
We found that 100% of social indicators fall short of delivering basic needs for all people, while 89% of ecological indicators overshoot our planetary boundaries.
We have done our best to connect with a wide range of stakeholders and experts around the state, however we acknowledge that these indicators are not perfect and invite feedback. We consider this a living document and hope that others will join in updating the California Doughnut.
Next up for our team… we are bringing Doughnut Economics to San Jose, CA —the heart of Silicon Valley! 🍩✨ We’re launching a Doughnut Snapshot of the economy of San Jose along with an education & awareness campaign. Learn more and Support the project - givebutter.com/zOrBcE
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Michelle Rockwell
Montana, United States
 I’m a systems thinker, technical project leader, and community organizer with over 15 years of experience in engineering and project management — and more than 5 years in grassroots organizing, campaign strategy, and economic justice advocacy. I currently serve as Finance Manager and Community Organizer at United Workers Association, where I bring both operational leadership and movement-grounded commitment to every role I take on. My work is grounded in building movements that support long-haul leadership, challenge poverty-producing systems, and prioritize care as a political act. I’m also leading a health access landscape assessment as part of the effort to introduce the Nonviolent Medicaid Army to Montana. This work is grounded in the belief that access to healthcare is a human right, and that poor and dispossessed people must be the ones leading the way toward transformation. In parallel, I'm helping to develop a data-informed Doughnut model for San Jose, CA. Both efforts reflect my commitment to building systems that center dignity, justice, and ecological balance — whether through direct organizing or long-term structural design. My vision is to bring Doughnut Economics to Montana.
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Xiaoting Hou-Jones
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Brian Dowling
Hacienda Heights, California, United States of America
I serve as Treasurer for the California Doughnut Economics Coalition (CalDEC.org).
