Bio

Evan is an food systems researcher and IRES PhD student focused on agroecology, just food systems, and community‑engaged research. His work examines how individuals, communities, and collective action contest conditions that undermine food sovereignty.

In his doctoral research, Evan collaborates with farmers, regional organizations, and provincial partners to understand how social, ecological, and institutional factors interact to support or constrain farm‑level resilience. His current work uses mixed methods to examine how farmers navigate climate risk, how farming organizations influence climate adaptation, and how measurement practices can better reflect the realities and priorities of those working on the land. Across his projects, Evan aims to leverage his position in the academy to support practitioners and communities in transitioning toward more just and sustainable food systems.

Evan comes to British Columbia, originally from Kansas, having studied and worked around the world. His background spans environmental policy and political economy, with experience in data visualization, GIS, and econometrics. He also has professional experience in energy transitions, corporate sustainability, and agricultural emissions modeling. These interdisciplinary foundations shape his commitment to research that is both analytically rigorous and broadly relevant.