Sarah Bexell

Sarah Bexell is a Clinical Professor at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work, serving as Faculty Director of the Center for a Regenerative Future. She holds affiliations with the Interdisciplinary Research Institute for the Study of (in)Equality and the Institute for Human-Animal Connection. Her expertise spans ecological justice, regenerative practices, and animal rights, with a focus on integrating sustainability into social work education and practice. Bexell advocates for systemic changes to address the biodiversity crisis and promote humane behaviors across societal levels.

**Education**:

• Ph.D., Early Childhood Education/Science & Conservation, Georgia State University (2006)
• M.Ed., Science Education, Georgia State University (1998)
• MA, Biological Anthropology, Northern Illinois University (1995)
• BA, Biology/Environmental Studies, Augustana College (1991)

**Research Interests**:
Bexell’s work emphasizes ecological justice, regenerative frameworks, and animal protection. She explores how social work can address environmental degradation and social inequities, particularly through education and policy. Key themes include biodiversity conservation, human-animal relationships, and global sustainable development.

**Recent Article Trends**:
Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability education and environmental policy. Recent work focuses on curriculum development for ecological justice, psychological impacts of wildlife loss, and Indigenous perspectives on animal welfare. These contributions bridge social work, environmental science, and public health.

**Labs & Teams**:
Bexell leads initiatives at the Center for a Regenerative Future and collaborates with the Institute for Human-Animal Connection, advancing projects like humane education programs and conservation advocacy.