Donna Senese

Donna Senese is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, where she also serves as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Students. Her research focuses on rural resilience, tourism and sustainability, landscapes of wine and food, and international experiential education, with projects examining the interplay between cultural geography, environmental management, and economic development.

• H.B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University
• M.A., Wilfrid Laurier University
• Ph.D., University of Waterloo

Her work has received funding from Parks Canada, SSHRC, and UBCO, analyzing topics such as wine terroir iconography and strategic regional tourism alliances. She teaches courses in human geography, research methods, rural geographies, and specialized topics on wine and food landscapes.

Professional affiliations include the Canadian Association of Geographers and Association of American Geographers.