2024-25 Board of Directors

Stefanie (Stevie) Von Flue is an engineering technician with nearly 24 years of experience supporting the mining, civil, and geological engineering consulting industry. When she is not supporting engineers and geologists, she is volunteering with a local non-profit riparian organization or the local food bank, running the western Colorado roads, reading, or hiking and camping with her partner and dogs.

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.

 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. She served as Vice President, President, and Past President from 2022-2025. Sam currently lives in AZ and she is excited to continue serving on the board as Secretary! 

Devika Jain is a Data Science Manager at the Center for Geographic Analysis (CGA), Harvard
University where she leads initiatives in GeoAI, Spatial Data Science, and Big Data leveraging
High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Cloud Computing. She is currently Chair of the
Membership Committee and Member of Research Committee at the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS). She is Fellow of Spatial Data Lab and Research
Partner at Istari.ai.
Devika has received several prestigious awards, including the American Association of
Geographers’ (AAG) Health Data Visualization Award, the Geospatial Rising Star Award, and
the Women in GIS Distinguished Contributions Award. Her work has been featured in leading
outlets such as The New York Times, MIT, NSF/IUCRC, the MOC Alliance, and Harvard
News.
Before joining CGA, she worked with Fraunhofer IIS, the German Research Foundation
(DFG), and the London School of Economics (LSE). She holds a Master of Science in
GeoInformation Science from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany and Bachelor of
Technology in Civil Engineering from HBTU, India.

Susan has over 25 years of experience in the geospatial industry and is currently the Director of Business Development at Forsite, formerly Barr GeoSpatial Solutions, where she specializes in creating LiDAR solutions for clients across government, engineering, utilities, renewable energy, mining, and forestry. A graduate of Sir Sandford Fleming’s GIS/Cartography program and an attendee of the University of Guelph, she began her career in GIS software technical support, cartography, and photogrammetric mapping before transitioning into sales and business development.

Beyond her professional work, Susan is dedicated to mentoring and industry advocacy. She served for 10 years on the board of BeSpatial Ontario, launching a mentorship program as President to support new professionals entering the field.

As Chair of External Partnerships, she actively connects with industry partners and sponsors to maximize engagement and value for our members.

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.

Savannah Justus is a GIS Analyst working at the Indiana Department of Emergency Management. She has earned an MS in GIS from Kent State University and has her FAA Part 107 UAV license. She has GIS experience in local and state government, public safety, GIS administration, and developing web applications. Savannah volunteers in other GIS organizations such as the Indiana GIS Day Planning Committee and Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC), while previously serving on the conference planning committee in the Tennessee Geographic Information Council (TNGIC). Savannah is passionate about expanding access to the GIS field and excited to help grow that mission through improving mentorship opportunities for women. She is very excited to work with the wonderful volunteers on the Mentorship Committee and continue to grow the Women in GIS mentorship program. 

 Julia Reisemann is an experienced GIS professional with over 27 years of expertise in data analysis, mapping, and developing workflows that make geospatial tools accessible across disciplines. As GIS Manager at 3J Consulting, a civil engineering and community planning firm based in the Pacific Northwest, she leads the collection, analysis, and application of geographic data to support planning and infrastructure projects for communities throughout the United States. Over the course of her career, Julia has partnered with planners, engineers, and public agencies to solve complex challenges through data-driven approaches.