About
More about me, Guppi
The system we live in has only existed for a tiny fraction of our history, yet it has led to extreme wealth inequality, ecological dysregulation and avoidable, unfair ill health.
As a community economist, I believe none of this is inevitable — and that alternatives are not only possible, they’re necessary and they already exist. I’m fascinated by the ways ancient wisdom can be placed within today’s emerging ideas: a new messenger of old strategies.
For two decades this has motivated me in researching, resourcing and building solidarity economic models and organising strategies — relational community work, political education and coaching, and infrastructure that transfers economic control to collective ownership and shared governance.
How did I get here?
Co-founding and co-directing Decolonising Economics (2018–2026) let me pull together the threads of my work and establish a praxis of solidarity economics. Before that, my efforts in economics, health and climate justice often happened in silos — at NEON, as Interim ED at Medact, and building global-majority power with Wretched of the Earth.
Today my work is inspired by a pursuit of health equity and ecological repair. I learn at the intersections of health, economic and racial justice through my practice as a ceramicist and pickl-er — “the heart learns what the hands do.”
How I work
My principles
These create a framework for how I engage in projects and partnerships. If they align with your way of working, we should talk.
Intuition
Working with many forms of knowing, I recognise that intuition is a mix of soulful, somatic and relational wisdom.
By prioritising this, I challenge dominant knowledge systems, so that I can support all other forms of intellect and expertise to emerge in the work.
Solidarity
Acting with mutuality and shared efforts, I recognise where I hold responsibility in the relationships and resources I have access to.
By prioritising this, I challenge fear and scarcity so that I can commit to equity in justice, not just as a goal but as an everyday practice.
Integrity
Operating with openness and authenticity, I recognise how, when and where I’m still learning or out of practice.
By prioritising this, I challenge the dominant social power that I’m being influenced by, or where I am influencing others.
In print
My words out in the world
A selection of writings and interviews about my work.
- Why We Must Decolonise Economics — NEF magazineArticle
- Race For The New Economy — Stir To ActionArticle
- AMA with Guppi Bola — Rethinking Economics IndiaVideo
- Solidarity Economy Showcase: Morning Plenary — Nourishing EconomicsVideo
- Remaking Economies — Migrants in Culture Saturday SchoolVideo
- What is a Just Transition — Generative Journalism AllianceArticle
- Planetary Dysregulation, Capitalism, Healthcare
- SKIN DEEP
Roles I’ve Previously Held
- Co-Director at Decolonising Economics — Oct 2018 – Apr 2026
- Interim Director of Medact — Sep 2018 – Jul 2019
- Chair of Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants — 2019 – 2021
- Co-Founder, Working on Our Power, Ubele Initiative — 2018 – 2020
- Other roles at Quakers in Britain, NEON, Oxfam GB, UKYCC