Sasha Pesci is a Ph.D. Candidate in Geography with a Designated Emphasis in Feminist Theory and Research at UC Davis. Sasha’s work is driven by a commitment to socio-ecological justice and primarily draws from feminist political ecology and critical agrarian studies. Her doctoral research examines the ways in which online commerce is changing Alternative Food Networks (AFNs) and influencing direct-market farming operations in California.

Sasha was born in Mendoza, Argentina, grew up in Madrid, Spain for part of her childhood, and completed her undergraduate studies in Deland, Florida. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Geography from Stetson University, and an M.A. in Geography from UC Davis. She enjoys drawing, walking in forests, creative plant-based cooking, playing electric bass, and listening to records.