Biography

While teaching Earth Sciences, she became interested in how Geographic Information Systems can be used as a tool in geology and education. In 1997 she joined ESRI as Higher Education Manager helping colleges and universities develop GIS programs. She has been Co-PI on several NSF Grants related to GIS and is a co-editor for the UCGIS Body of Knowledge and a lead on the development of the Geospatial Technology Competency Model curriculum outlines for Model Courses. She earned her GIS Professional Certification 7 years ago. Currently she is Associate Director of the GeoTech Center NSF grant to support community college geospatial programs.