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Kearney Coupland is an Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Guelph, based in the Department of Landscape Architecture. Her work bridges design, human geography, and community engagement to address climate change impacts. She specializes in climate migration, managed retreat strategies, and participatory design processes with Arctic, Caribbean, and rural communities.
Education:
- PhD Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University (2022)
- MLA Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph (2016)
- BA International Development, University of Guelph (2008)
Her research emphasizes ethical community collaboration, particularly through storytelling and knowledge-sharing frameworks. Key themes include mobility as both adaptation and vulnerability, and decolonizing planning processes with Indigenous and remote communities. She teaches research methods, environmental psychology, and design courses stressing interdisciplinary ethics and community engagement.
Professional Affiliations:
- Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA)
- Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA)
