Who's behind Flourish?
After over a decade of working as a public sector economist Emma Woods stepped away from mainstream economic thought to set up Flourish Economics.
Passionate about systems change, unlearning and challenging societal norms, she dreams of a regenerative society built on cooperation, reciprocity and abundance.
RECENT PROJECTS;
UPSTREAM COFFEE CLUB
Facilitator Upstream Coffee Club community building series Ongoing
SHEFFIELD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK
Economics Workshop creator and facilitator The Power of Rethinking; Myths, markets and meaningful change Spring 2025
Economic "Expert" Social Enterprising the transitions ahead film Spring 2025
Community weaver and Facilitator Offers and Needs Market series Autumn/Winter 2024
TEAM KENYA
Strategy and Engagement consultant Co-design and consulting on internal strategy and engagement workshops for partner organisation Autumn 2024
GAIA EDUCATION
Co-creator and Co-facilitator Regenerative & Cooperative Economic Systems Design course Summer 2024
JUST TREATMENT
Lead research consultant Mad Youth Organise campaign; Corporate Levy research and modelling Spring 2024
FLOURISH ONLINE EDUCATION
Economic Myth Busting Facilitator and Educator Winter 2023
work experience;
FLOURISH ECONOMICS/FREELANCE
Regenerative Economics Alternative economics education, Consultancy in statistical analysis, research, strategy and engagement; Facilitation 2023 - ONGOING
GOVERNMENT ECONOMICS SERVICE
External Assessor Interview candidates for the Government Economic Service 2020- ONGOING
TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH
Head of Research and Economics Lead on Northern Powerhouse Independent Economic Review; lead 2017-2023
BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
Lead Economist on Regional analysis and research Detailed statistical analysis and research on English regions; lead analyst on Midlands Engine Investment Fund 2016-2017
GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC SERVICE, UK CIVIL SERVICE
Various roles and policy areas Statistical analysis and research; Impact Assessment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation; Team leadership and line management 2010-2016
skills;
COMMUNITY BUILDING AND NETWORK WEAVING; facilitation, workshops and reflective spaces
RADICAL AND REGENERATIVE ECONOMICS; education, workshops, co-design and collaborations
EXPLORATION AND UNDERSTANDING; statistical analysis, cost benefit analysis and modelling, research