The people behind CalDEC.

Julie is the founder of Danu Strategy, a strategy and systems advisory consultancy. She loves science, learning, sport, and family and community time.

Working on Board duties, plus building systems to help CalDEC run smoother behind the scenes.

Because "grow forever, figure out the consequences later" was always going to age badly, and the Doughnut is one of the most useful maps I've found for doing it differently and I'd rather help build the thing that comes next than spend another decade explaining why the current thing is broken.

Rebecca owns Trellis, a hub for climate resilience, and is a cofounder of EarthScale Ventures. She's a climate activist and hosts the Badass Climate Icons podcast.

Working on San Francisco Doughnut, Gaia Circle, Mission Circle

It's easy to say what's effed up, but more valuable and actionable to model how life thrives in harmony with the planet. It's the only way to get there.

Melody is the founder and lead consultant at Root Reach Rise Inc.

Working on San Francisco Doughnut

I believe in California's future. By using the Doughnut as a way to measure healthy growth, we can build a better California for all of us.

Amelia is CEO and co-founder of Wonderfil. She leads CalDEC's presentations and partnership work and helps move the Petaluma and Santa Cruz Doughnut projects forward.

Working on Presentations, partnerships, Petaluma Doughnut, Santa Cruz Doughnut

I joined CalDEC because I see Doughnut Economics as the best way to unify within one framework all the important work people are already doing to stop greed and exploitation, and build systems that meet everyone's needs while protecting the planet for future generations.

Julian is an Economics and Ecosystem Policy Specialist at the California Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, and a co-lead of the California Doughnut Report.

Working on Co-lead of the California Doughnut Report

To advance tangible ideas for system change towards an economy that benefits all people within the means of the living planet.

Brian is a retired Redevelopment Project Manager and economic development professional. He previously served as CalDEC Treasurer and as Doughnut Development Research Facilitator.

Working on Board facilitator

Doughnut Economics deals with economics on a systems level that goes beyond the boundaries of mainstream Neoclassical Economics, and is more aligned with my values than that of Neoliberalism.

Franziska is a sustainability strategy consultant and one of CalDEC's co-leaders.

Working on Co-author of the California Doughnut Report; presenter, university lecturer, partnership and grant liaison; transitioning to senior statesperson

The Doughnut shows how all can thrive within the means of the living planet. CalDEC is applying this in our state and changing wider economic thinking along the way.

Alaitz is a researcher and lecturer at Modul University, where she is also a PhD candidate. She is a co-lead of the California Doughnut Report.

Working on Co-lead of the California Doughnut Report

Working towards a world where basic needs are met and ecological limits are respected.

Mia is an accountant and CalDEC's finance lead, managing the organization's funds.

Working on Managing funds

I joined because Doughnut Economics gave me hope that creating a safe and just space is possible and exciting to be a part of.

David is an activist, singer-songwriter, and personal growth coach and teacher. He coordinates CalDEC's Gaia Circle.

Working on Gaia Circle

Humanity must evolve. Clearly. But it would appear that much of humanity hasn't gotten the word yet. So, here we are, getting the word out.

Kyle is the Regenerative Portfolio Steward at Bioticship. At CalDEC he leads bioregional strategy and the SF Bay-Delta Doughnut Snapshots.

Working on Bioregional Strategy and SF Bay-Delta Doughnut Snapshots

To move from counting what we take to valuing what we grow. Ensure financial systems put a real price tag on clean water, fresh air, healthy soil, and a thriving community.

Della is a renegade economist and co-host of the Upstream Podcast. She works on the San Francisco Doughnut.

Working on San Francisco Doughnut

To change the goal of the California economy from blind growth to the thriving of the people and other-than-human beings in California.

Carla is a wellbeing coach.