Your friendly neighborhood map nerd

About Me

I do more than just make maps — though I absolutely make them for fun sometimes. I’m an avid Tolkien fan who wishes adventuring were a full-time job. Since the hobbit lifestyle isn’t exactly practical, I spend as much time as I can outside with my dog and horse instead.

When it comes to GIS, I’m motivated by the idea that maps are a universal language. I like building things that are clear, thoughtful, and genuinely helpful, especially for local governments and communities trying to make good decisions with limited time and resources.

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Honors & Notable Events

  • The University of St. Thomas Interdepartmental Award - Geography & GIS Student of the Year (2021/22)

  • Presenter at the 2022 Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium Conference - first-place undergraduate presentation award

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) grant recipient

  • Dean's Honor List - The University of St. Thomas (Fall 2021, Spring 2022)

  • Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium Conference Panelist for Professional Development in GIS (2023)

  • MN GIS/LIS Emerging Professional Award Recipient (2024)

  • Minnesota GIS/LIS Member October Spotlight - Associated with Emerging Professional Award (2024)