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;
SHEFFIELD DOUGHNUT SNAPSHOT
Co-creator 3 week project to design, create and publish Sheffield Doughnut Economics Snapshot April 2025
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