Dr. Marylynn Steckley

Biography

Marylynn Steckley is an Associate Professor within the Bachelor of Global and International Studies program. She specializes in Geography with a focus on migration, ethnic relations, and Indigenous health food systems. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Geography from Western University, an M.A. in Human Geography with a concentration in International Development from the University of Waterloo, and a B.A. in Human Geography and English Literature from Brock University. Her research interests are primarily situated in the socio-cultural and environmental determinants of health, focusing on food systems, social hierarchies, and global inequalities. Steckley's ongoing research includes politically ecologically-based studies of coconut water in Thailand, as well as community-based food sovereignty assessments in Haiti. She emphasizes creating inclusive pedagogical approaches in higher education, advocating for equity and diversity. With previous experience as an International Development Policy Analyst and Disaster Response Coordinator, she brings a robust fieldwork background, enhancing her academic contributions to the understanding of food systems and security, especially in relation to global health and environmental change.

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