GIS-Pro 2019: Calling All Young Professionals: Career...

Welcome to the event site for GIS-Pro 2019 in New Orleans!
Use this site to design your agenda, review presentations in-depth, and network with your peers.
Start reviewing the comprehensive workshop and training opportunities, the keynote addresses, professional development and networking events, and the abundance of concurrent breakout sessions in several focused program tracks:

GIS Leadership & Management
Community Resiliency and Sustainability
Social Justice and Equity Implications of GIS
GIS Supporting Health and Human Services
Data Management and Analysis
Geospatial Technology Innovations
Inspiring the Future of GIS and Education

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Calling All Young Professionals: Career Panel Honest Talk

For young, entry-level, or emerging pros, it’s daunting to see job descriptions that require an increasing number of certifications, skills, and areas of expertise. Are all of these emerging technologies and competency expectations necessary, or are employers looking for a GIS unicorn? How do I know what skills will enhance my career and give me a competitive edge in the workplace? Participate in an interactive presentation and discussion to explore the options.

Calling All Young Professionals: Career Panel Honest Talk
Kevin Volz, GISP, Operations Lead, Evari GIS Consulting, San Diego, CA
Christina Brunsvold, GIS Specialist, California Energy Commission, Sacramento, CA
Rachel Rodriguez, GISP, Senior GIS Analyst/ CAMS Coordinator, Los Angeles County

Moderators

Susan Kamei

Managing Director, USC Spatial Sciences Institute

As Managing Director of the University of Southern California Spatial Sciences Institute, Susan Kamei oversees the strategic initiatives and operations of the Institute's academic and research programs. Her expertise in higher education administration includes collaborative and life-long... Read More →

Speakers

Kevin Volz, GISP

Director of Operations, Evari GIS Consulting

GIS, Management, GISP, Python, Spatial Analysis, Automation, Efficiency, Value, Leadership

Christina Brunsvold

GIS Specialist, California Energy Commission

Christina Brunsvold is a GIS Specialist for the California Energy Commission in the GIS Services and Cartography Unit and a recent graduate from the University of Southern California with a Master’s in Geographic Information Science and Technology. In 2018, Christina was selected... Read More →