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. Members are welcome to join any chapter of their choosing, regardless of your location.
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 Leads: Megan Heckert, Fran Curtis, Hadjer Ahner
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: Christine Clark
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
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.
Contact: Click here to connect
Portland, Oregon
Chapter Leads: Catherine Green
Area covered: Portland Metro Area
Activities: Provide networking opportunities for local WiGIS members and other women in GIS.
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
Chapter Lead: Wendy Stout, April Branton
Area covered: State of Virginia
Activities:
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