Ileana I. Diaz is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo. Broadly, her research interests lie in the intersections of sustainable food systems, feminist geopolitics, climate and environmental justice. Previously, she has worked as a research assistant and consultant for the International Center for Agriculture Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), a member of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).