Erin Nelson

Erin Nelson holds a B.A. in International Development Studies and PhD in Rural Studies from the University of Guelph, and an M.A. in Geography from the University of Waterloo. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Guelph and Affiliate Faculty with the Guelph Institute of Development Studies.

Dr. Nelson's research explores the development of more sustainable food systems with a focus on agroecology initiatives in Canada and Latin America. She is interested in how knowledge-exchange builds capacity for agroecological production, and how agroecology contributes to ecological resilience and community wellbeing. As a community engaged scholar, she works in close collaboration with a wide range of partners, including civil society organizations and farmer networks in Canada, Mexico, and Cuba.