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Welcome to GIS-Pro 2024: URISA’s 62nd Annual Conference, taking place in Portland, Maine! This is where you review the comprehensive educational program for the conference and plan your agenda.

We are pleased to collaborate with the New England Chapter of URISA on this important event.

Go to this page to register for the conference and make travel plans; review sponsor and exhibit packages, and check out young professional and student opportunities. Early bird registration discounts are available until August 1. 
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Tuesday, October 8
 

2:00pm EDT

Navigating GIS Education Throughout the GIS Career
Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Somerset/Oxford
Education is key as we navigate our education as a foundation for our GIS Career. Continued Education is also a large part of what we do, especially when considering certification for the GISP. Join us in this session to empower yourselves in a profession that values education from the time you are a student and throughout your career.

Empowering HBCU Students in Tennessee with GIS & Community Mapping Skills
Kirstyn George, Health Career Pathway Program Manager, Meharry Medical College
Wansoo Im, Ph.D, Professor, School of Global Health/Meharry Medical College

Knowing What You Don't Know: Designing an Introductory Course for GIS Professionals
Adrienne Goldsberry, Associate Teaching Professor, Penn State University, Austin, TX

Reexamining the Exam: Towards Applied Project-Based Learning
Adrian Faraguna, M. SC., GISP, Instructor, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB, Canada

An Update on the GISCI: What’s Happening and What’s New
Tony Spicci, CGMP GISP, Executive Director, GIS Certification Institute, Columbia, MO
Moderators
avatar for Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights, H-E-B
Liz Parrish is the Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights for H-E-B. Liz is passionate about enabling organizations and individuals in achieving success through well-curated geospatial strategies that harness the power of location, data science, and technology to drive business... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Wansoo Im, Ph.D.

Wansoo Im, Ph.D.

Professor, School of Global Health/Meharry Medical College
avatar for Tony Spicci, CGMP GISP

Tony Spicci, CGMP GISP

Executive Director, GIS Certification Institute
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a nonprofit 501(c)6 organization incorporated in 2002. The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) promotes the advancement of proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The... Read More →
avatar for Kirstyn George, MSPH

Kirstyn George, MSPH

Health Career Pathway Program Manager, Meharry Medical College
avatar for Adrienne Goldsberry, M.A.

Adrienne Goldsberry, M.A.

Associate Teaching Professor, Penn State University
avatar for Adrian Faraguna, M. SC., GISP

Adrian Faraguna, M. SC., GISP

Instructor, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Navigating GIS Education throughout the GIS Career Session pdf
Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Somerset/Oxford
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Wednesday, October 9
 

11:00am EDT

Navigating your Personal Career Map
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island
Join us for an enlightening discussion that navigates the journey from student life to professional success in the geospatial industry. Our panelists will share their perspectives on how to identify your professional 'True North' and learn how to align it with your personal values; insights into the geospatial job market, helping you identify opportunities and plan strategic career moves; and practical advice on transitioning from a student to a professional.

Don't miss this discussion that promises to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to chart a successful career path in the geospatial industry.

Mapping out your Career: Finding your True North
Mark Safran, CP, GISP, Senior Program Manager, Dewberry, Doylestown, PA

From Student to Professional
Johnny Harley, GIS Analyst, TREKK Design Group, Fairway, KS
Ethan McGhee, Systems Application Specialist, City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA

Mapping Your Career: Navigating the Geospatial Job Market
Joseph Livoti, Director, Geospatial Information and Technology, Union County, New Castle, PA
Moderators
avatar for Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights, H-E-B
Liz Parrish is the Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights for H-E-B. Liz is passionate about enabling organizations and individuals in achieving success through well-curated geospatial strategies that harness the power of location, data science, and technology to drive business... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Mark Safran, CP, GISP

Mark Safran, CP, GISP

Senior Program Manager, Dewberry
Geospatial professional with a career from coast to coast.  I am responsible for overseeing remote sensing operations at one of the premier mapping and GIS firms providing topobathymetric lidar and coastal mapping, hydrography (3DHP), topographic lidar (3DEP), and many other GIS... Read More →
avatar for Johnny Harley

Johnny Harley

GIS Analyst, TREKK Design Group
avatar for Ethan McGhee

Ethan McGhee

Systems Application Specialist, City of San Luis Obispo
avatar for Joseph Livoti

Joseph Livoti

Director, Geospatial Information and Technology, Union County
Navigating your Personal Career Map Panel pdf
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island
  Geospatial Career Pathways

2:00pm EDT

Guiding Geospatial Growth – Tips and Tricks to Unleash your Full Potential
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island
This session aims to navigate the dynamic landscape of the geospatial industry, focusing on how to drive growth through insights, strategies, and practical tips. This includes an informative presentation from an organization whose mission is to propel young adults into long-term living wage careers that put them on the path for stability.

Guiding Geospatial Growth: Unlocking Career Potential through Mentorship Mapping Success: The Power of Mentorship in GIS
Ethan McGhee, Systems Application Specialist GIS, City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA
Hannah Walters, GIS Analyst, Denver Water, Denver, CO

How to Get the Most Out of Esri Young Professionals Network
Rosemary Boone, Senior Industry Marketing Manager, Esri - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Harnessing the Analytical Capabilities of GIS to Drive Meaningful Change
Luis Oliveri, Director of GIS, Hopeworks, Camden, NJ
Moderators
avatar for Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights, H-E-B
Liz Parrish is the Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights for H-E-B. Liz is passionate about enabling organizations and individuals in achieving success through well-curated geospatial strategies that harness the power of location, data science, and technology to drive business... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Ethan McGhee

Ethan McGhee

Systems Application Specialist, City of San Luis Obispo
avatar for Hannah Walters

Hannah Walters

GIS Analyst, Denver Water
Hannah Walters is a GIS Analyst for Denver Water in Colorado, where her focus is in GIS applications for watershed analysis. She is on the Vanguard Cabinet and serves as the Outreach Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain chapter of URISA. Hannah graduated from the University of Colorado... Read More →
avatar for Rosemary Boone

Rosemary Boone

Senior Industry Marketing Manager, Esri
Rosemary Boone is a Senior Industry Marketing Manager on the Esri Education Outreach team. She is responsible for executing marketing strategies and campaigns for the higher education industry. She is an Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN) advisory board member and connects students... Read More →
avatar for Luis Olivieri

Luis Olivieri

Director of GIS, Hopeworks
Luis Olivieri is the Director of GIS at Hopeworks ‘N Camden, a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth aged 17-26 re-engage with education and build successful futures. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and has completed graduate coursework at... Read More →
Guiding Geospatial Growth – Tips and Tricks to Unleash your Full Potential pdf
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island
  Geospatial Career Pathways

4:00pm EDT

Tools for Success – Resources for Geospatial Career Building
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island
These presentations all focus on sharing some of the essential tools and tricks of the trade available to you as you navigate your career in the geospatial industry. Topics covered in this session will include ways to leverage existing resources throughout your career, new programs to help you get certified, and strategies to build support within your organizations to achieve your goals and success!

Leveraging the Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge for Your Career Development
Greg Babinski, MA, GISP, EthicalGEO Fellow, URISA Past-President, GIS Management Consultant
GIS Management Consulting Services & The GIS Management, Edmonds, WA

The Pre-GISP Program
Tony Spicci, CGMP, GISP, Executive Director, GIS Certification Institute, Columbia, MO
 
Virginia DOT Roadmap – A Step Towards Success in GIS
Michelle Fults, GISP, GIS Manager in Geospatial, Virginia DOT, Richmond, VA
Moderators
avatar for Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Liz Parrish, MBA, GISP

Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights, H-E-B
Liz Parrish is the Manager of Geospatial Analytics & Insights for H-E-B. Liz is passionate about enabling organizations and individuals in achieving success through well-curated geospatial strategies that harness the power of location, data science, and technology to drive business... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Greg Babinski, MA, GISP. EthicalGEO Fellow

Greg Babinski, MA, GISP. EthicalGEO Fellow

URISA Past-President, GIS Management Consultant, GIS Management Consulting Services & The GIS Management Academy
Greg Babinski is a GIS management consultant and founder of GIS Management Consulting Services LLC and the GIS Management Academy, located in the greater Seattle area.Between 1998 and the end of 2021 he served as GIS Manager, GIS Finance Manager and GIS Marketing & Business Development... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Fults, GISP

Michelle Fults, GISP

GIS Manager in Geospatial, Virginia DOT
Ms. Fults is currently a Geospatial GIS Section Manager at VDOT in Location and Design Division.  Overall she has 35 years of experience in GIS working with State/Local Government and private industry with concentrations in environmental planning, transportation planning, GIS development... Read More →
avatar for Tony Spicci, CGMP GISP

Tony Spicci, CGMP GISP

Executive Director, GIS Certification Institute
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a nonprofit 501(c)6 organization incorporated in 2002. The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) promotes the advancement of proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The... Read More →
Tools for Success – Resources for Geospatial Career Building pdf
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island
  Geospatial Career Pathways
 
Thursday, October 10
 

8:30am EDT

Unlock the Power of Diversity and Inclusion in GIS: From Women Leaders to Young Professional Engagement
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island
This dynamic session will equip you to build a thriving, inclusive workplace for the future. Join a diverse panel of women and allies in GIS. Share experiences, explore practical steps to foster a welcoming environment, and leave with actionable strategies to make a real difference.

Supporting Women in the GIS Workplace
Sara Thompson, GIS Manager, Arizona Department of Transportation, Phoenix, AZ
Hannah Walters, GIS Analyst, Denver Water, Denver, CO
Brooke Hatcher, Geospatial Data Engineer, New Light Technologies
Olga Tambazidis, GIS Tech II, Los Angeles County DMH
Moderators
avatar for Sara Thompson

Sara Thompson

GIS Manager, Arizona Department of Transportation
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Walters

Hannah Walters

GIS Analyst, Denver Water
Hannah Walters is a GIS Analyst for Denver Water in Colorado, where her focus is in GIS applications for watershed analysis. She is on the Vanguard Cabinet and serves as the Outreach Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain chapter of URISA. Hannah graduated from the University of Colorado... Read More →
avatar for Brooke Hatcher

Brooke Hatcher

Geospatial Data Engineer, New Light Technologies
Brooke leads the research and development of remote sensing and geospatial solutions for homeland security and disaster response communities. She has been instrumental in developing AI / ML tools to assess remotely-sensed imagery to detect natural hazards and assess and predict impacts... Read More →
avatar for Olga Tambazidis

Olga Tambazidis

GIS Tech II, Los Angeles County DMH
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Connecticut/Rhode Island
  Geospatial Career Pathways
 
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