Dr. Nathalie Gravel is a geographer deeply committed to environmental sustainability. She earned her Ph.D. from Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, in 2003, and later completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Yale University's Agrarian Studies program and Council for Latin American Studies and the Caribbean. Since 2005, she has served as adjunct/associate professor at Laval University, offering courses in rural and food geography, Latin America, globalization, and has chaired the Agroforestry graduate programs.
Dr. Gravel's research is focused on participatory natural resources governance, food security, rural studies, and regenerative agriculture, leading her to present at numerous conferences and publish scientific papers. Proficient in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, she currently serves as the President of the Canadian Association of Geographers (2022-2024) and actively participates in various boards and associations.
In 2009, Dr. Gravel authored the textbook "Geography of Latin America: A Culture of Uncertainty" (French: Géographie de l’Amérique latine. Une culture de l’incertitude), published by Université du Québec Press (PUQ). She has recently signed a new contract to write the sequel. She is dedicated to fostering inclusive community engagement, promoting Geography, and addressing global challenges through education and research.