Julia Linares-Roake
Sessional Faculty
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
About
Julia is a critical feminist researcher and PhD Candidate in Family Relations and Human Development (FRHD) at the University of Guelph, looking at dog-human play through critical theory and arts-based, multispecies methodology. They are honoured to be a part of the FIDO Lab at the university, which aims to take the experiences of animals seriously in social science research and to contribute to methodological and theoretical advancement in dog-human relationships. She is also a Project Manager at the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI)’s Research Shop, where she works with community partners throughout Southwestern Ontario on various research projects.
Julia is passionate about teaching, and cares about creating inclusive and anti-oppressive environments in their classroom. She is particularly interested in supporting learners in cultivating their own opinions and ‘voice’ around complex issues.