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We are united by a strong commitment to researching, practicing and sharing regenerative practices in service of a just transition, and bring to this work many years of industry experience across an array of sectors. We are all graduates of Schumacher College in Devon, holding Masters degrees, and our study areas include Ecological Design Thinking, Engaged Ecology and Regenerative Economics. As such, our approach is informed by transdisciplinary and whole systems thinking, that combine the head, hands and heart.

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Elena Plugaru

Elena is a project and event manager, supporting a wide variety of organisations. The diversity of roles, projects and organisations that Elena has worked with in the past is the richness that she brings along to this team. On this project, Elena will be creating the infrastructure for the team to work together as one, as well as taking part in the mapping.

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MA Regenerative Economics |📍UK

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Kate Rudd

Kate is a multilingual research consultant working at the nexus of inner development and transformational change. She has 10 years’ experience working on innovation, strategy and communications projects for civil society and public sector organisations. She is a mixed-method researcher with expertise in depth interviewing and focus group facilitation.

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MA Regenerative Economics |📍Italy

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Zoe Gilbertson

Zoe is a designer, educator and consultant working systemically at the intersections of food, fashion & farming. She brings extensive knowledge of the Fashion system through working in design and management at Adidas and various outdoor brands. She is a core member of Fashion Act Now and Union of Concerned Researchers in fashion. Zoe also has direct links to the Global Fairtrade movement.

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MA Ecological Design Thinking |📍UK

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Meryem Betul Erisen

Meryem is an Ecological Designer and Urban Planner. She has experience in project development and management on sustainability and urban design, and various experiences working at NGOs with different focuses. She will be contributing to research and mapping processes in this process.

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MA Ecological Design Thinking |📍Türkiye

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Joe Culhane

Joe is a multifaceted eco-generalist, environmental justice activist, and presenter/facilitator. With a deep commitment to driving social, political, and relational transitions, he is dedicated to advancing humanity towards a more eco-centric, regenerative future. Joe's expertise spans various domains, including journalism and podcasting. Joe ignites transformative action and fosters collaboration among diverse stakeholders, infusing a combination of care, humor, and love into the projects he undertakes.

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MA Engaged Ecology |📍US

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Kat Davis

Kat is a consultant, researcher and facilitator on projects focused on systems change and prototyping in response to complex social and environmental challenges. She has 10+ years experience bridging sectors and specialisms across the impact space, has held leadership roles and is skilled at visualising information. Kat is co-founder of Flip Finance, fellow of the Finance Innovation Lab and On Purpose, and originally trained and worked as an architect and urban designer.

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MA Regenerative Economics |📍UK

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Alex Merron

Alex has skills and experience in education, creative industries and ecological design thinking. Having conducted extensive mapping of the Southwest UK region, Alex developed reciprocal relationships with many key players in the climate justice movement. Alex has experience of extensive research enhanced by AI and other web based tools. Organiser of Devon Transformed Festival - a  grassroots collective action.

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MA Ecological Design Thinking |📍UK

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Matt Fairbrass

Matt has more than 20 years’ experience working in and consulting to international organisations with a focus on organisation development and systems change. His sector experience spans fashion, construction, food / groceries, financial services, healthcare and education and he has led diagnostic and research initiatives within many organisations as part of his work. His skills and areas of expertise include coaching, facilitation and organisation design. Bringing a psychology background to his work, Matt has a deep interest in organisational culture and how to create cultures that are regenerative for people and nature alike.

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MA Engaged Ecology |📍UK

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Matthew Bentham

Matt is a regenerative designer, with qualifications and training in environmental science, journalism, graphic design, biomimicry and ecological design thinking. He has years of experience in communication and fundraising roles, in the third sector.

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MA Ecological Design Thinking |📍UK

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Evan Langmuir

Evan has experience in project management and communication, with charities, local government and social enterprises. He has training and qualifications in international development, entrepreneurship, and regenerative economics. He loves communicating with people and finding new projects. Evan is currently researching how to scale social change in the UK, that balances the need for a regenerative transition with base building and collective agency.

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MA Regenerative Economics |📍France