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Tammara Soma holds a Ph.D. in Planning from the University of Toronto and serves as an Associate Professor at Simon Fraser University. She is the co-founder and Research Director of the Food Systems Lab, where her research focuses on food systems planning, food sovereignty, food loss, waste, and the circular food economy. Dr. Soma’s work is informed by her prior experiences as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Food Equity Coordinator at the University of Toronto. She has published extensively in academic journals and contributed to significant books on food waste and system resilience. Among her accolades, she was awarded the 2014 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship. Dr. Soma is committed to community engagement and has received recognition for her community-focused research and teaching. She is actively involved in initiatives addressing equity in agri-food innovations and has contributed to high-level reports on food security for the United Nations. Dr. Soma is also a Registered Professional Planner and sits on various boards and committees aimed at improving food systems.
Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC
Conduct research and teach in the field of Resource and Environmental Management with a focus on food systems.
University of Toronto • Toronto, ON
Conducted research in the Department of Geography and Planning.
New College, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON
Coordinated food equity initiatives at New College.
Department of Philosophy