Olivia Doggett

Olivia Doggett is a doctoral student at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information and School of Environment. Her research focuses on how migrant farm labor and agricultural technologies shape large-scale commercial agricultural practices, and explores ways to reorient these labor-production systems to foster more sustainable and socially equitable agricultural practices. Her work is interdisciplinary, drawing on theories from Science and Technology Studies, Critical Informatics, Design Studies, Environmental Studies, Labor Studies, and Public Policy. In her doctoral research, she employs mixed-methods research designs and critical design approaches, aiming to advance community knowledge sharing and interventions to support migrant farm laborers and alternative farming practices. Previously, she served as a design strategist and researcher in the financial and nonprofit service sectors, gaining extensive cross-sectoral work experience. Her academic work has been supported by the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship, the Connaught Public Impact Fellowships, and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship.

• 2014-2018·Financial and Nonprofit Services Sector·Design Strategist and Researcher
  • Conducted service design and user experience research, providing solutions and process optimizations to clients.
• 2008-2011·High School in Japan·English Teacher
  • Taught English courses to high school students and participated in cultural exchange activities.

• 2018-2023·University of Toronto·Master’s in Information Systems and User Experience Design
  • Focused on researching information systems and user experience design.
• 2004-2008·McGill University·Bachelor’s in Cultural Studies
  • Majored in cultural studies with minors in religious studies and Canadian ethnic studies.