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Dr. Monica M. White is an Associate Professor and the Distinguished Chair of Integrated Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With a focus on environmental justice, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of Black grassroots organizations and their engagement in developing sustainable, community-based food systems. Her notable work includes the book 'Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance in the Black Freedom Movement,' which has garnered several awards and has revised the historical narrative surrounding African American resistance in agriculture. Dr. White is actively involved in various organizations, including serving as a board member of the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network. She emphasizes the importance of collective agency and community resilience in food justice movements and is deeply engaged in community-based agricultural strategies that promote health and wellness. Additionally, she has received prestigious fellowships and grants to advance her research on food insecurity and has been honored with multiple teaching and service awards.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences