About Me
I am passionate about leveraging my background in environmental education with my technical geospatial skills to connect people with information. I am committed to developing solutions that convey complex information in compelling, innovative, and engaging ways, with the ultimate goal to educate people, inform decisions, encourage collaboration, and achieve results.
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Current Position
GIS Lead, Michigan Department of Great Lakes, Environment, & Energy (EGLE)
January 2021 - Present
Leadership
IMAGIN's Board of Directors
2023 - Present
URISA's Vanguard Cabinet of Young GIS Professionals, Outreach Chair
2020 - Present
Awards
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Special Achievement in GIS Award
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Esri (2023)
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22 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2022
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xyHT magazine (2022)
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The Donald M. Matthews Excellence in Forestry Award
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University of Michigan (2017)
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Certifications
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The Fit Leader's™ Leadership Development Program
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State of Michigan (2022)
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Esri Technical Certification
Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
MS in Natural Resources & Environment
Specialized in Policy, Planning, & Communication
Master's Thesis: "Supporting Conservation and Decision-Making in the Northwoods: Mapping Values, Services, and Threats"
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University of California, Los Angeles
BS in Ecology & Evolution
Minor in Geographic Information Systems & Technology (GIS&T)
Graduated with Departmental Honors