Exploring Non/Human Coexistence

About the Author

Sarah Tomasello is an independent scholar who received bachelor's degrees in anthropology and religious studies and a master's of science in anthrozoology from Canisius College. Throughout her studies and publications, Sarah's work has focused on the intersections between decolonization, animal rights, and wildlife conservation. She is especially interested in improving conservation initiatives so that they are respectful and inclusive of indigenous communities, as well as being more compassionate toward the nonhuman individuals they impact. Sarah has had several publications in (critical) animal-studies journals and books.

Erin Jones holds a BSc in anthropology and psychology from Trent University, a MSc in anthrozoology from Canisius College, and a PhD in human-animal studies from the University of Canterbury. Erin's primary research interests are the dog-human relationship, the power dynamics of pet-keeping based on the paradigm of human exceptionalism, and concepts around canine consent. Erin is a certified dog-behavior consultant and an accredited dog trainer. She is also the owner of Merit Dog Project, an educational platform for assisting dog caregivers and those involved in dog education and is an instructor at the IAABC Foundation.

Mark Suchyta is a scholar, teacher, activist, and artist whose work broadly focuses on how humans can better coexist with other animals and the rest of nature. He has a PhD in sociology and environmental science and policy from Michigan State University, which includes a graduate specialization in animal studies. Mark has published articles in various peer-reviewed scientific journals such as Social Forces, Energy Research & Social Scienceand Agriculture and Human Values. He is currently a visiting professor of sociology and criminology at Butler University in Indianapolis, where he teaches courses on environmentalism, human-animal relationships, and introductory sociology.

Nathan Poirier is a tutor and adjunct instructor at Lansing Community College with graduate specializations in (critical) animal studies and women's and gender studies and advanced degrees in anthrozoology, mathematics, and sociology. Nathan coedited the book Emerging New Voices in Critical Animal Studies: Vegan Studies for Total Liberation (Peter Lang, 2022) and has had several interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary publications in diverse animal-studies and environmental journals and book chapters.