Anita Lateano

Anita Lateano is a dual-affiliation researcher: a PhD candidate at the University of Westminster's School of Architecture and Cities, and a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham's Birmingham Business School. Her doctoral research examines coral reef conservation practices in Bunaken National Park, Indonesia, emphasizing multispecies ethnography and post-installation monitoring frameworks. She concurrently engages in decolonization initiatives in business education through participatory methodologies.

Education: Currently pursuing a PhD in Architecture and Cities at the University of Westminster.

Research Interests: Decolonization frameworks, multispecies environmental ethics, coral reef restoration, social/environmental justice, and arts-based research methodologies. Her work critiques conservation practices through a lens that prioritizes Indigenous knowledge systems and equitable stakeholder engagement.

Professional Contributions: Leads decolonization projects in business education, focusing on curriculum reform and institutional accountability. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations bridging marine conservation and business ethics.

Labs/Teams: Member of Westminster's 'Place and Experience' research group, contributing to sustainability-focused urban studies.