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Dr. Tameka Samuels-Jones is an Assistant Professor at York University's School of Administrative Studies and Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Latin America & the Caribbean (CERLAC). Her work focuses on environmental policy, regulatory law, and the impacts of Canadian extractivism in Latin America and the Caribbean. She holds a PhD in Criminology & Law from the University of Florida.
Research interests include AI ethics in the Global South, Black Indigenous legal frameworks in the Caribbean, and environmental crime analysis. Her studies critically examine colonial legacies in environmental governance and advocate for inclusive policymaking in resource-rich regions. Notable publications address bauxite mining in Jamaica, carbon emissions at Canadian universities, and geospatial patterns of environmental harm in US territories.
Dr. Samuels-Jones has been recognized with the Robbins-Ollivier Award for Equity Excellence from the Canada Research Chairs Program. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology, sociology, and legal studies to address systemic inequities in global environmental policies. She co-leads CERLAC initiatives promoting Caribbean studies and sustainable development advocacy.
