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Now Accepting Proposals for Vista Hub at the 2025 GEOINT Symposium! USGIF invites member organizations to propose a keynote, panel session, or fireside chat for Vista Hub, located on the exhibit hall floor of the 2025 GEOINT Symposium. Share your thought leadership on critical global and national security issues aligned with this year’s theme: "Building a Secure Tomorrow Together." 📅 Submit your proposal by November 18, 2024 https://lnkd.in/ebaPmFxQ No sales pitches—just impactful insights through keynotes, panels, or fireside chats. #USGIF #VistaHub #GEOINT2025 #GEOINT #NationalSecurity #GeospatialIntelligence #BuildingaSecureTomorrow Ronda Schrenk Carrie Drake Mariam Ghaussy, CMP, CAE, CEM Gary Dunow Lyndsey Hofmann Kristen Kloster-Grady Christine Devine (MacKrell) Molly Brady

We’re excited to announce that our CEO, Ronda Schrenk, has been selected to serve on the Geo Week 2025 Advisory Board! As part of this esteemed group of industry leaders, Ronda will play a key role in shaping the content and programming for Geo Week. Her appointment underscores USGIF’s commitment to driving innovation and fostering collaboration within the geospatial community. Congratulations to Ronda on this well-deserved appointment! #USGIF #GEOINT #GEOWEEK #GeospatialIntelligence Gary Dunow Carrie Drake Mariam Ghaussy, CMP, CAE, CEM Kristen Kloster-Grady Brian C. Lee Corkhill Lora Burns Lyndsey Hofmann Jade Christensen

🌟 Scholarship Spotlight: Ritika Tejwani 🌟 Ritika Tejwani, the recipient of the GeoFuturesSTL Scholarship, is an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis, pursuing a joint major in Business and Computer Science with a minor in Biomedical Data Science. Her interest in geospatial intelligence grew while working with an R&D scientist at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, where she used spectral graph theory to analyze large-scale datasets. Ritika's work in network analysis and activity-based intelligence explores the spatiotemporal factors behind national security threats. "I am extremely grateful to be awarded the GeoFutures STL Scholarship. It is an incredible honor, and I am thrilled about the opportunity to be part of the USGIF community, where I can expand my network, mentorship, and GIS education. This scholarship will fund my senior year and support my academic and professional growth in the field. I would like to thank my GIS professor, Tara Mott, for recommending this scholarship and for always encouraging me to think beyond traditional analysis." Congratulations, Ritika, on this well-deserved scholarship! Your innovative approach to geospatial intelligence and dedication to solving complex societal challenges are truly inspiring. 🗺️✨ #USGIF #GeoFuturesSTL #GeospatialIntelligence #GIS #BiomedicalDataScience #WomeninGEOINT #FutureofGEOINT #GEOINT #STLMade https://lnkd.in/ej9DvbM2  Ronda Schrenk Gary Dunow Carrie Drake Tracy Whelpley Andy Dearing, Geoffrey King, Tony Wyche Molly Brady Christine Devine (MacKrell) Greater St. Louis, Inc.

Last Call for USGIF Internship Applications! The submission period for the 2024-25 Cohort closes TOMORROW – October 1, 2024 ⏳ ✨ This is your last chance to apply for the USGIF Internship, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in the geospatial intelligence field, participate in key discussions within working groups, and connect with top industry players. 🌍 Don’t miss this opportunity for valuable exposure to the GEOINT community that can help launch your career. Submit your CV/Resume and Letter of Interest before the deadline! 📩 For more information: https://lnkd.in/e-kn22pu #USGIF #GEOINT #FutureLeaders #USGIFInternship Ronda Schrenk Gary Dunow Nicholas Lee Samuel Vogler Greg Roszyk Philippe Tousignant Christine Devine (MacKrell) Molly Brady Lyndsey Hofmann Nia Corpuz Jesse Klauber

Join us on Tuesday, October 1st, for the USGIF Modeling, Simulation & Gaming Working Group meeting! We’re thrilled to have William Aycock, Geospatial Data Scientist from Joint Staff J7, share his expertise on government challenges with data in Modeling, Simulation, and Gaming. Are you a USGIF member interested in attending? RSVP by emailing us at WorkingGroups@usgif.org. About the Speaker: William Aycock is a Geospatial Data Scientist with the Environment Operations Division of the Deputy Directorate Joint Training, Joint Staff J7. He manages the development of the J7’s Terrain Generation Service, the Joint Staff J7’s terrain data repository, Joint Training geospatial data requirements. #USGIF #GEOINT #ModelingSimulationGaming #GeospatialData #JoinTheDiscussion Ronda Schrenk Gary Dunow Trent Tinker Chris Andrews Carrie Drake Lyndsey Hofmann Kristen Kloster-Grady Nicholas Lee Samuel Vogler Philippe Tousignant Greg Roszyk

🌍 Join the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), in collaboration with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Aerospace Security Project (ASP), Taylor Geospatial Institute, and Taylor Geospatial Engine, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET, for the official launch of the report: Gold Rush: The 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global Rankings. This report offers a ranking of the world’s best commercial space-based remote sensing systems, inspired by the Olympic model of excellence. It also explores critical policy issues and their implications for U.S. leadership and global competitiveness in this fast-evolving sector. The event will be hybrid, hosted at CSIS and livestreamed, with opportunities for both in-person and online attendees to submit live questions. In-person attendance is limited, so make sure to RSVP! 🔗 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/etfjUiim #USGIF #GEOINT #RemoteSensing #SpaceLeadership #Innovation #CommercialSpace Ronda Schrenk Robert Cardillo Gary Dunow Samuel Vogler Nicholas Lee Greg Roszyk Philippe Tousignant Lyndsey Hofmann Kari Bingen David Gauthier Nadine Alameh Madeleine Chang Jennifer Marcus Cameron C. Kendra LaFave

Thank you to everyone who braved the weather last night to make our Illuminating Career Paths event a success! A special thank you to our event sponsor, Esri, and our incredible panelists - Melissa Foley, Dan Opstal, and Christopher Oxendine - for sharing their career journeys. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to last night’s fantastic mentors: Jackie Barbieri, Laura Brazie, Ben Conklin, Rich Curran, Jeff Dawley, Dr. Katarina Doctor, Melissa Foley, Stephen Hanna, PMP, Jessica King, Stephanie Leung, James McCool,Dan Opstal, Christopher Oxendine, PhD, Angel Perez Jr., DBA, Chris Powell, Mike Taylor. Thank you all for offering invaluable career advice, sharing your experiences, and embracing our young professionals in attendance! #USGIF #GEOINT #YoungProfessionals #CareerPaths #FutureofGEOINT Ronda Schrenk Gary Dunow Christine Devine (MacKrell) Molly BradyLyndsey Hofmann GeoSISU U.S. Department of the Interior Whitespace Janes General Dynamics Information Technology Amazon Web Services (AWS) United States Naval Research Laboratory US Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Geospatial Center U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) NT Concepts Oracle

🌟 Scholarship Spotlight: Khris Gonzalez Pebe 🌟 Khris Gonzalez Pebe, the recipient of the Black Cape Scholarship for Women in Geospatial Intelligence, is a junior at the University of Southern California, pursuing a BSc in Public Policy (Data Analytics concentration) and an MSc in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence. As an Intelligence Analyst Intern at USCENTCOM, Khris tracks illicit trades and geopolitical dynamics. She also promotes GIS solutions for humanitarian efforts through her roles as a Fellow at RFK Human Rights, a Research Fellow at Accountability Counsel, and Director of Humanitarian Service for USC's Foreign Service Society. "Winning the USGIF Scholarship, funded by Black Cape, is a tremendous honor. I extend my gratitude to USGIF for this opportunity and to my USC professors for their guidance. This scholarship reaffirms my commitment to leveraging GIS solutions for humanitarian efforts in conflict states. It opens doors for me to engage with professionals at conferences and network within the GEOINT community, sharing my niche interests and exchanging ideas. Education is power, and this support allows me to focus on my studies and current activities, paving the way for a significant impact in the field. Thank you for this invaluable support." Congratulations, Khris, on this well-deserved scholarship! Your commitment to using geospatial intelligence for humanitarian efforts is deeply inspiring! 🌐✨ #USGIF #GeospatialIntelligence #PublicPolicy #HumanSecurity #GIS #WomeninGEOINT #FutureofGEOINT #GEOINT Ronda Schrenk Carrie Drake Christine Devine (MacKrell) Molly Brady Gary Dunow Al Di Leonardo https://lnkd.in/ej9DvbM2

Last week our USGIF team - CEO, Ronda Schrenk, EVP, Gary Dunow and Executive Officer Nia Corpuz had a very fruitful first visit to NATO to discuss how we can strengthen the GEOINT community through our international partnerships. We extend our sincere thanks to Pino Nobile, Head of NATO’s Geospatial Section, for his gracious hospitality and insightful overview of NATO’s GEOINT mission. It was an honor to meet key figures during this important visit, including Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intelligence Paul Lynch, MC. We look forward to his keynote address at the 2025 GEOINT Symposium, May 18-21, in St. Louis. For more information on the 2025 GEOINT Symposium, visit: https://lnkd.in/eZm39U_w #USGIF #NATO #GEOINTSymposium #GEOINT #InternationalPartnerships #GEOINT2025 Carrie Drake Mariam Ghaussy, CMP, CAE, CEM Kristen Kloster-Grady Lyndsey Hofmann Stu Shea Debra Werner Rachel Jewett Jacqueline Feldscher Crispin Littlehales Intelligence and National Security Alliance GovEvents National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency