About me
First, come see us during the Poster Contest to see our digital Hub entry and get a live demo of the Gateway!
Schedule to see our presentation on the Gateway Tuesday!
BS - Wildlife Biology, SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
MS - Natural Resources Management (concentration in GIS coursework), SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
Substitute taught for 3 years, performed semi-professional dinner theater and bridal show modeling
Worked in Watertown, NY for almost 9 years as a Coastal Development Specialist where I was inspired to learn about GIS (pc ArcInfo)
Played competitive volleyball and recreational field hockey, raced canoes (90-miler 5 times)
Worked for the Department of State as a Coastal Resources Specialist for 26 years, starting in the GIS Unit. Managed the Gateway project since 2006 (when it was the ocean 7 Great Lakes Atlas), received Esri SAG award in 2016 for the Gateway, URISA's Exemplary Systems in Government, Distinguished Systems 2017 Award Winner, and the NYS GIS Association's 2023 Application of the Year Award.
I volunteer at the Lake Placid IronMan captaining an Aid Station on the run portion...next year will be my 25th time doing that, completed the Lake Placid IronMan in 2010. Was Vice President of the Adirondack Mountain Club until January of this year. Recently appointed to the NYS GIS Association Board.