Dr. Sarah Rotz

Biography

Sarah Rotz is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University, where her research predominantly focuses on Political Ecology, Land and Food Justice, and Settler Colonial Studies. She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Guelph and has an extensive background in Environmental Studies from York University and Environmental Management from the University of Toronto. Sarah’s work emphasizes the intersection of environmental justice with political economic processes, particularly within agri-food systems. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates critical data studies and methodologies that draw on decolonial and feminist frameworks, underscoring the importance of collaborative research relations. Sarah's ongoing projects include community-based work with various organizations, focusing on food sovereignty and climate justice movements. Notably, she is involved in SSHRC-funded projects addressing the digitalization of the Canadian agri-food sector, as well as the relational accountability in indigenous food rematriation efforts. Her recent publications engage deeply with themes of equity, land governance, and the impacts of agricultural technologies on rural communities.

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