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Adrienne Cachelin is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah's School of Environment, Society & Sustainability, where she has been appointed since July 2023. She concurrently serves as Director of the SPARC Environmental Justice Lab (since 2022), Affiliate Faculty in Environmental Humanities (since 2025), and Director of University of Utah Sustainability Education (since 2014). Her academic background includes a BA in Political Science/Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont, an M.Ed. in Educational Studies, and a PhD in Parks, Recreation & Tourism from the University of Utah (2011).
Research Focus: Dr. Cachelin's scholarship centers on environmental justice, food sovereignty, and critical sustainability. She employs community-based participatory action methodologies to address systemic inequities, with emphasis on Indigenous knowledge, urban food systems, and transformative pedagogy. Her work integrates environmental sociology, human geography, and education theory to challenge neoliberal frameworks and advance equity-centered solutions.
Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2015–2024) demonstrate consistent focus on community-driven environmental justice, critical pedagogy, and food systems transformation. Predominant themes include participatory research ethics, climate adaptation in Indigenous contexts, urban food apartheid, and institutional change in higher education. Methodologically, she prioritizes narrative analysis, spatial mapping, and reflexive praxis.
Awards & Recognition:
- Community Scholar in Residence, University Neighborhood Partners (2024)
- Excellence in Mentoring, College of Social & Behavioral Science (2022)
- National Racial Equity & Sustainability Collaboration Award Finalist (2021)
- Distinguished Teaching Award (2018)
- Faculty Teaching Award for Innovation in General Education (2017)
- Public Service Professorship (2016)
- Enlightened 50 Award (2015)
- Equity and Diversity Award (2013)
Grants & Leadership: Secured $1M+ in external funding, including NSF DISES grants (2023–2026) and Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research awards (2025–2027) for food sovereignty projects. Directs transdisciplinary teams at the SPARC Environmental Justice Lab, facilitating community-university partnerships. Teaches courses like Environmental Justice and Food, Justice & Sustainability with community-engaged pedagogy.
