Fall NEARC 2024: Full Schedule

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10:30am EDT

WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE: Women in the Workplace - A Collaborative Discussion

Monday October 28, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT

The Women in GIS Northeast Chapter is excited to be collaborating with Women+ in Geospatial to host a session centered around Women in the Workplace. During this workshop we will introduce attendees to both non-profit groups before we dive into a discussion around creating spaces for women. What does your organization look like? Do you have a success story you can share? Advice, guidance, support. Together we will discuss some of the obstacles and work together to come up with productive solutions.

Speakers

Katie Grillo

GIS Web Technology Specialist, City of Cambridge, MA

Katie Grillo is a GIS Web Technology Specialist. Her mission is to empower data owners to understand how they can visualize their information through maps and digital storytelling. She provides hands-on trainings, presentations, live demos and support, all designed to help educate... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Green Mountain A

Panel Discussion

Track Women in the Workplace

1:30pm EDT

PORTFOLIO BUILDING: Building Your GISP Portfolio

Monday October 28, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Green Mountain A

This session will focus on building your GISP portfolio whether it’s for becoming a GISP or recertifying as a GISP. We will take a dive into each of the submission areas: Education, Experience and Contributions to the Profession. And we’ll also spend some time on ethics and professional certification. Anyone interested in learning more about creating their portfolio is encouraged to attend.

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The Institute fosters rigorous professional and ethical standards, community engagement, and professional mentoring within the GIS industry.

Speakers

Tony Spicci GISP CGMP

Executive Director, GIS Certification Institute

Tony currently serves as the Executive Director of the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI). He began this career after a 30-year career with the Missouri Department of Conservation. Tony is an active member of the MGISAC, NSGIC, MoGNB, and a past member of the National Geospatial... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Green Mountain A

User Session

Track Portfolio Building

2:30pm EDT

PORTFOLIO BUILDING: NEARC and NEURISA Panel

Monday October 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

Green Mountain A

NEARC and NEURISA panel discuss on potential collaboration at future events. This will be an open discussion on what you the community would like to see and highlight at future NEARC conferences. Areas of future dedicated sessions supported by NEURISA could be on management, leadership training, portfolios, and mentorship as examples.

Speakers

Nate Ward, GISP

System Architect, Terracon

Nate Ward, GISP, is a Solution Architect at Terracon, an engineering firm. In this role, he leads a team to provide administration of the organization’s spatial infrastructure, systems, and data, while providing solutions and interoperability for projects, initiatives, applications... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Green Mountain A

Panel Discussion

Track Portfolio Building