2024-25 Board of Directors

Sam began attending events through the Arizona Chapter in 2020 and became an active member of Women in GIS in 2021. She participated as a mentee which led to being involved in the Outreach & Map Committees, and WiGIS events. She co-founded the Colorado Chapter in 2022. Sam was selected to the 2023-25 cohort of the URISA Vanguard Cabinet, an advisory board of passionate young geospatial professionals; and has an MS in Applied Geospatial Sciences from Northern Arizona University.

“I love serving others and working hard to improve my community. I ran for VP of WiGIS because I want to help improve opportunities for women working in geospatial sciences. I am so honored to have been elected to this role and I cannot wait to learn more and help our community!”
- Sam Dinning

Wanmei Liang works at NASA Earth Observatory as a Science Data Visualizer, specializing in cartography, science communication, GIS, and remote sensing to produce maps and satellite imagery for NASA's Image of the Day.

Beyond her professional role, Wanmei is a passionate advocate for promoting diversity and inclusion in the geospatial field, particularly through her commitment to Women in GIS. Since August 2022, she has been a consistent presence at every Communities of Practice, Mugs and Mornings, and virtual gatherings across all chapters. In addition to her involvement in Women in GIS, she engages with a global audience through her active online presence, in which she shares her geospatial journey and cartography skills.

Wanmei is honored to continue her journey with Women in GIS as Vice President, driving the organization's expansion and inclusivity. With her passion, experience, and dedication, she is committed to empowering others and shaping a vibrant future for Women in GIS.

Madyson is a dedicated GIS & Data Science professional, passionate about shaping the future of Geospatial technology. She earned her BS in Geographic Information Science & Technology with a specialization in Computation, Design, and Analysis from Texas A&M University in 2022. With a keen interest in standardizing the geospatial industry and driving innovation in GIS technology, Madyson actively participates in multiple research and GIS organizations as well as Women in GIS: the Arizona Geographic Information Council, the Arizona Association for Economic Development, and the Council for Community and Economic Research. Her involvement focuses on advancing industry standards, professional development, economic development, and exploring novel applications of geospatial data. Madyson's enthusiasm for technology extends beyond GIS, encompassing a deep appreciation for programming languages and open-source software, with Python and R being her favorites. She strives to automate GIS processes wherever possible, leveraging her knowledge in these languages to streamline workflows. Madyson's diverse work experience spans geospatial AI startups to government entities.

Beth Houser has been a GIS professional since 2007. She earned a BS in Environmental Science and a MS from UPenn in Urban Spatial Analytics, focusing on land use and planning. Beth began her career at a regional planning commission, and since 2009, has been the GIS Specialist at WRT, a planning and architecture firm. Working to design communities to be more resilient and equitable, she gets the opportunity to analyze and portray data at differing scales across the US. She served for four years as Treasurer for the Chester County Mothers of Multiples club and is excited to be able to serve the WiGIS community in a similar capacity. During Beth’s “spare” time, she enjoys spending time with her four children, reading, playing board games, gardening, and camping.

Azza is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Program in Environmental Design at the University of Colorado Boulder. She has over 15 years’ experience in the GIS and Geodesign applications. Her research is at the intersection of geotechnology and social and environmental justice. Her research informs policies for housing instability and affordability, equitable planning, and resilient communities. She was a 2023 Fulbright Specialist to TU Berlin and the recipient of  the University of Florida RTA award to develop the climate adaptation dashboard for Berlin historic churches. In Texas, Maryland, Colorado, and Arizona, she led projects to examine Low Impact Development, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, and Sustainable workforce housing in the Eagle Ford Shale region. Azza’s research is published in the Journal of Urban Planning and Development, International Journal of Architectural Research, Camino Real Journal, Elsevier books, ARCC and CUPUM proceedings. She is currently working on addressing climate change impact on chronic homelessness and an evaluation of PSH Programs in Texas and Colorado.

Eva Reid, MPA, GISP, is an interim co-chair for the new Chapters Committee established by the WiGIS Board of Directors in 2024. Eva has 30 years of experience in geospatial technology, and data management and is a sought-after keynote speaker and moderator in technical and professional development spaces. Eva is the GIS Solutions and Analytics Program Manager at Dewberry Engineers and runs her own consulting business representing women in tech and other fields where women are underrepresented.

After serving as the Outreach Committee Chair (2021-2023) and participating as the lead for the Chapters Subcommittee (Outreach Committee), Eva continues her passion for building community as an interim co-chair of the Chapters Committee alongside Sage Donaldson. In addition to her duties as co-chair, Eva is a co-founder and the lead facilitator of DC Metro Women in GIS, an affiliate chapter of Women in GIS. DC Metro Women in GIS has served the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland women in GIS since 2012.

Sage Donaldson is an interim co-chair for the new Chapters Committee established by the WiGIS Board of Directors in 2024.

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Jennifer Zumbado-Hannibal, GISP, is a Geographic Information Systems Professional with over 20 years of experience in geospatial data management and GIS technology implementation. She serves as the Geographic Information Systems Coordinator for the City of Forest Grove, Oregon. Her expertise includes designing enterprise-level geospatial databases, developing GIS web applications, and automating workflows with Python. A collaborator in Washington County's GIS Infrastructure Group, she has helped standardize data protocols and secured funding for aerial photography and LIDAR missions to support infrastructure and disaster response planning. Jennifer holds a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Florida Atlantic University, specializing in GIS and Remote Sensing. She is fluent in Spanish and actively participates in GIS organizations, including serving on the board of ORURISA (2019-2021). Jennifer is passionate about diversity and inclusion in GIS, particularly advocating for neurodivergent representation. Her commitment to collaboration, innovation, and diversity in the GIS community is evident throughout her career.

An-Min Wu, Ph.D., GISP, is Assistant Professor of Spatial Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC). An-Min teaches geospatial information science and technology, and her research of interest is in the intersection of socioeconomic development and environmental sustainability. Her research focuses on understanding spatial dynamics of environmental pollution and climate change to inform sustainability and health impacts and their implications of environmental disparity and injustice. An-Min is a faculty cluster lead for M.S. in Spatial Economics and Data Analysis, a faculty co-director for the online Master of Public Health – GeoHealth track, and a mentor for the USC Environmental Health Center’s EH MATTERS fellowship program where she supervises under-representative students on environmental health research. Wu has been actively involved in both faculty governance and professional communities. She previous served on USC Academic Senate and Dornsife Faculty Council, American Association of Geographers (AAG) Specialty Group Human Dimension for Global Change (HDGC) board, and was a past president for California Geographic Information Association. She currently co-leads Women Network at the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers (APCG) and is looking forward to working with the dynamic team in Women in GIS (WiGIS) to support women for their professional career development.

Swati Grover is a Geospatial Solutions professional, with over 22 years of work experience spanning the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in India and internationally. She holds an M.Phil. in GIS & Remote Sensing from the University of Cambridge, UK, and an MS in Geology from the University of Delhi, India. She has worked on a variety of GIS based projects related to developing technical architecture, database/geodatabase management and finding customized solutions. She is a seasoned instructor, delivering specialized courses in GIS & Remote Sensing practices, and capacity building programs catered to specific industries. Currently, she is working as a GIS specialist for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-Assisted Delhi Water Supply Improvement Project. She has worked as a consultant for several agencies and served visiting faculty positions in multiple institutes. In addition, she holds advisory positions for the Wo-Men Geospatial Coterie, and the Disaster Resilient & Research Foundation, India. In 2019, Swati Grover was honored for her contributions with the Women Empowerment Leadership Award in Disaster Management for Geospatial Technology Awareness.