All Chapters
*Note: We have temporarily paused the creation of new chapters. We will announce via email and on this page when we are ready to accept proposals for new chapters.
Don't see a chapter in your area? Many chapters have virtual events that are open to all. Check our event calendar for upcoming events.
Arizona
Chapter Leads: Sage Donaldson, Jennifer Psillas
Area covered: The state of Arizona
Activities: Quarterly meetings, monthly "Mugs & Mornings" networking meet-ups, professional development webinars, other special activities as they arise.
Contact: Click here to connect
Colorado
Chapter Leads: Emma Dirolf, Kendell Ryan, Jennifer Sherry
Area covered: The state of Colorado
Activities: Quarterly meetings, social gatherings (Mappy Hours), professional development and educational events, and opportunities for networking.
Contact: Click here to connect
DC Metro Area
Chapter Lead: Eva Reid
Area covered: DC Metropolitan Area, including Northern Virginia, and several Maryland Counties. Currently also includes members in Baltimore and the surrounding areas, although a spin-off group may be forming soon.
Activities: Social events, networking, and collaboration with other related groups in the area to advocate for women in GIS. Quarterly meetings, plus others as they arise.
Contact: Click here to request membership
Delaware Valley
Chapter Lead: Megan Heckert
Area covered: Philadelphia Metro Area, southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, northern Delaware, and the northern Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Activities: Provide networking opportunities for local WiGIS members and other women in GIS.
Contact: Click here to connect
Georgia
Chapter Leads: Jessie Hong-Dwyer, Michelle Vignault
Area covered: The state of Georgia
Activities: Provide quarterly networking opportunities for local WiGIS members and other women in GIS.
Contact: Click here to connect
Monterey Bay (Santa Cruz, CA)
Chapter Leads: Michelle Tanner, Chloe Hoke
Area covered: Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, and nearby surrounding areas
Activities: Social gatherings, guest speakers and spotlights, networking, educational events, and community engagement and volunteering
Contact: Click here to connect
Nashville, TN
Chapter Lead: Alice McDougall
Area covered: Middle Tennessee region, including the greater Nashville area and the cities of Murfreesboro and Franklin.
Activities: Monthly networking opportunities for Women in GIS, development of events, and collaborations with other regional GIS organizations.
Contact: Click here to connect
Northeast
Chapter Leads: Katie Grillo, Jennie Byron, Pamela Locke
Area covered: New England plus New York. This includes Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and New York.
Activities: Collaborations with other regional GIS organizations, especially the Northeast Arc User’s Group (NEARC) and New England URISA (NEURISA). Mentoring and career support, skills development, education, and more.
WebsiteContact: Click here to connect
Portland, Oregon
Chapter Leads: Catherine Green and Lauren McKinney-Wise
Area covered: Portland Metro Area
Activities: Provide networking opportunities for local WiGIS members and other women in GIS.
Contact: Click here to connect
Southwest Florida
Chapter Lead: Lacee Cofer
Area covered: Includes Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, and Collier Counties. Major Cities within this area are Fort Myers, Naples, and Cape Coral.
Activities: Social gatherings, professional development and educational events, and opportunities for networking and mentoring. Quarterly meetings.
Contact: Click here to connect
Tampa Bay, FL
Chapter Leads: Ashley Snyder, Shannon Cox
Area covered: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee Counties.
Activities: Social gatherings, professional development and educational events, and opportunities for networking and mentoring. Quarterly meetings.
Contact: Click here to connect
Virginia (coming soon!)
Wyoming
Chapter Leads: Jalynda Mckay, Teal Wyckoff
Area covered: State of Wyoming
Activities: Quarterly meeting for professional networking and education, social events, mentoring and career support, and skills development.
Contact: Click here to connect