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Our Mission

Women in GIS (WiGIS) is an international, professional, and social advocacy group for women and their allies. The aim of WIGIS is to serve as a safe place for women from all geospatial fields to work towards overcoming:

job discrimination,
lower pay,
professional isolation, and
other common barriers women might face.

We foster relationships and resource sharing among members and institutions.

WiGIS is a consortium of advocates from academia, government, and private industry designed to advance the presence of women in GIS. Activities of the organization include social gatherings, professional development and educational events, and opportunities for networking and mentoring. At a minimum, our goal is to meet quarterly and to engage in constant communication as needed and desired via forums such as the WiGIS website and an email listserv/newsletter.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

President: Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn

Vice-President: Alia Roca-Lezra

Past-President: Gabriela Guzman

Treasurer: Ashley Jean Donaldson

Secretary: Tia Morita

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Outreach: Eva Reid

Internal Affairs: Danielle Bram

Professional Development: Carley Fitzgerald

Awards & Scholarships: Azza Kamal

Mentorship: Irene Kaufman

Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter and Social Justice

Women in GIS stands by the call for racial equality for all, and we mourn the tragic deaths of innocent black human beings at the hands of law enforcement and others, and acknowledge the centuries of widespread systemic racial prejudice that have brought us to this moment.

Any form of discrimination is an infringement on ones’ human rights. The subjugation of any group (whether based on color, sex, gender, religion, citizenship, language, class, etc.) and ongoing inequality can only be overcome if we strive for justice and equality together. For most, this will require some hard reflection upon our own prejudices, but it is a necessary step if we are to come together.

As an organization open to ALL, we meet this moment not just by declaring our support for the Black Lives movement, but by moving forward with a deeper commitment to diversity, inclusivity and a willingness to forever evolve and change in order to be a part of the change.

Women In GIS is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization | 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8464 | admin@womeningis.org

Contributions to WiGIS are not deductible for federal income tax purposes as charitable contributions. Membership dues may be deductible as a business expense. Check with your tax professional for guidance.