Kristen Lowitt

Kristen Lowitt is an Assistant Professor in the School of Environmental Studies at Queen's University, Canada. She holds cross-appointments at the Beaty Water Research Centre and the Faculty of Arts and Science. Her research focuses on sustainable food systems, Indigenous food sovereignty, and community-driven environmental governance.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies (2013), Memorial University
• M.E.S. in Environmental Studies (2008), Dalhousie University
• B.E.S. in Environmental Studies (2006), York University

Research Interests: Dr. Lowitt's work emphasizes participatory research with communities to address food security, environmental justice, and Indigenous governance. Key themes include small-scale fisheries, Indigenous food sovereignty, and civil society participation in policy-making. She critiques Western resource management frameworks and advocates for integrating Indigenous ecological knowledge.

Research Trends in Publications: Her recent articles analyze pandemic impacts on food systems, transboundary environmental justice in fisheries governance, and the role of basic income in food sustainability. She frequently collaborates with Indigenous communities and emphasizes policy reforms for equity and resilience.

Affiliations & Grants: Member of the Canadian Environmental Law Association's Healthy Great Lakes Advisory Committee (2020–present). Her work is supported through community partnerships and participatory grants (details not specified).

Labs & Teams: Leads the Community Food Systems Lab, which focuses on action-oriented research to advance equitable food systems through knowledge mobilization and policy engagement.