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The Collective

On a warm summer day in New York, we met, and since then, we have never left each other's side. What started as a few ideas sent over text is now the Parea Collective.

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Co-Founder

Afreka Ebanks

Based in NYC, Afreka Ebanks is a co-founder of the Parea Collective and has a history of transforming brands using high-impact strategies. She is infatuated with exploring the patterns of modern life and how media and creativity can shape our future. Per her Instagram bio, Afreka is “curious about everything.

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Co-Founder

Carl Philip Dybwad

Design in Norwegian is formgiving. Giving form to interaction, to community, and the future. Carl, a climate strategist from the Norwegian Arctic, dedicates his time to developing strategies for a better future in the Anthropocene. He thinks a great deal about pecha kuchas, and all capitalized fonts and design for social impact. 

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He serves as the COO of Climate Cardinals, a global youth-led climate nonprofit.

New York City

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