Katia graduated in Anthropology and Geography from the University of Montreal (UdeM) and completed her studies through an inter-university exchange program at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 2017. She later specialized in sustainable food systems during her master’s degree in Environmental Sciences at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM).
She has worked at various research centers, including the UQAM Research Center on Ecological Transition and the Urban Agriculture Laboratory (AU/LAB) between 2019 and 2022. Currently, her professional career focuses on applied research in urban sustainability, with a particular emphasis on sustainable food systems and new consumption models in response to climate change.
Her interests center on socio-ecological transition initiatives, particularly projects that promote sustainable consumption models and the development of more informed, engaged, and politically active communities. Passionate about knowledge dissemination and participatory research, she uses these tools to create lasting impacts, transform practices, and strengthen communities.