As a geographer and educator, I look to bring positive community impact through the application of geotechnologies.

I have worked across a diversity of applied geospatial research contexts. From mapping hydrological characteristics of the watersheds in Maine to investigating geoarchaeological projects in the highlands of Oman and Ethiopia. Most recently, I served as a faculty member at the Royal University of Bhutan teaching courses in GIS and Remote Sensing. 

My stateside geospatial work has primarily focused on providing cartographic services for clients specializing in ecological restoration and cultural heritage resource management. 

Please visit my profile on Upwork if you are interested to learn more about my geospatial services, or my Google Scholar if you are interested in potential research collaborations. 

Google Earth Engine Applications

These Google Earth Engine (GEE) applications were created as geo-inquiry activities to support dynamic place-based learning in middle school and high school classrooms. GEE is a cloud-based platform offering access to global earth science datasets. These activities can help students analyze environmental and social patterns through interactive and hands on experiences. Click on the maps below to explore these options further. 

Customizable Open-Source Web Maps

Open-source, Python-based web apps provide a flexible way to share spatial data in the browser with no specialized software or licenses required. These tools can be tailored for conservation planning, education, or stakeholder engagement, offering dynamic ways to explore spatial patterns and test scenarios. Because the stack is lightweight and open-source, similar applications can be quickly adapted to highlight other datasets and workflows, creating accessible, interactive platforms for collaboration.

This Interactive Restoration Planner was built with Python, LeafMap, and Streamlit to visualize parcels, streams, wetlands, and riparian buffer zones. Users can adjust buffer distances, click parcels for ownership details, and experiment with real-time restoration planning scenarios. Check out this app here: https://earth-inquiry-web-maps.streamlit.app/Restoration_Planner

3D Interactive Maps with Python

Explore geospatial data from a new perspective with interactive 3D maps built using Python, Leafmap, and MapLibre GL. These maps can visualize terrain, hiking routes, or urban landscapes, while supporting multiple layers, dynamic controls, and customized basemaps. The example shown here demonstrates a recent hike in the Wind River Mountains, rendered in 3D for a fast-loading, immersive experience. Because the workflow is open-source and browser-based, similar maps can be quickly adapted for urban planning, environmental monitoring, or any project where 3D spatial context adds insight.

ESRI Story Maps

This ESRI Story Maps was designed to communicate the work of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Story Maps combine maps, multimedia, and text to present geographic information in an intuitive and engaging way. Whether exploring environmental changes, mining reclamation, or economic systems, these Story Maps provide a dynamic platform for understanding complex topics. Scroll through the map below to explore these stories further.