ASSOCIATES

Abena Boatemaa Asare-Ansah, a Faculty Assistant at NASA Harvest, uses geospatial methods to address food security issues.

Carla Valdospinos is a geographer who is currently the president of a national NGO in Ecuador, Corporacion Grupo Randi Randi.

By bridging the gap between AI and conventional GIS techniques, Dilshani is committed to developing the field of spatial intelligence.

Juliet Ibenegbu is a skilled Geoinformatics and Surveying professional, having earned a degree from the University of Nigeria Nsukka.

Dr Laura Canevari is an accomplished climate change adaptation specialist with over 12 years experience.

Linda García Polanco is a Topographic Engineer with over 15 years of experience in land titling, land governance, and GIS.

Miriam Kemunto Mabeya is a Senior Sales Manager at EOX IT Services specialising in Sentinel-2 cloudless global imagery.

Dr. Nikelene Mclean is a coastal geospatial ecologist working in climate adaptation and mitigation.

Paola Luna is a consultant and project leader, managing the implementation of social and environmental solutions.

Princella Ofori Darko is a GIS professional with a strong academic background in spatial sciences.

Rushanka Amrutkar is a Senior Advisor for Earth Observation and Remote Sensing in Agriculture.

Samira Barzin (PhD) is a Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford, combining EO, big data and geospatial AI.

Thais Rosan is a geographer and remote sensing scientist and is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Exeter.

Aila is one of the only female entrepreneurs in the Brazilian space sector, and a pioneer in her activity of Earth observation.

Catherine Akinyi Odera is an Earth Observation Project Manager at KappaZeta, where she oversees projects focusing on EO and ML.

Emele Lasaqa serves as a Programme Associate with the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme, led by UNCDF, UNDP and UNU‑EHS.

Kate has over a decade of experience in leading AI innovation and is the Founder of Amini, a company on a mission to solve Africa's data scarcity.

Laura Mugeha is a geospatial engineer working in open data, free and open-source software, and sustainable development.

Marwa has excelled in creating geospatial roadmaps and implementing acclaimed GIS projects.

Naila Yasmin is a Remote Sensing & GIS Expert at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome.

Nivedhitha Ajithkumar (PhD) is a doctoral researcher at the University of Eastern Finland, focussing on EO.

Pooja is an experienced geospatial expert using technology to address climate and infrastructure challenges.

Racheal Ayeni is a Geospatial Data Analyst leveraging geospatial data to empower communities.

Ruth Okoh is an Aerospace Engineer and the Founder of Spaceboss Aerospace Consulting Ltd.

Sheryl is a remote sensing and knowledge management expert specialising in natural resources management and sustainability.

Yhasmin M. Moura is a Remote Sensing scientist with over twelve years of experience in the field.

Ayazhan Karabayeva is a GIS and Earth Observation specialist with a Master’s degree in geospatial technologies.

Chidimma Maduka (PhD) is a Geospatial Ecologist and Lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) in Awka, Nigeria, and a co-founder of African Women in GIS.

Francesca Adrienne is a Seychellois GIS specialist and Founder and Chief Spatial Officer of the Seychelles Hydrospatial Observatory.

Keren Asaba is currently working with UNICEF, she is a dynamic professional dedicated to leveraging technology for social good.

Laxmi Acharya is a geomatics engineer from Nepal with a strong interest in advancing modern surveying practices.

Mary Namukose is an Aquatic ecologist and has been working in international development corporation for over a decade.

Nhilce Esquivel (MSc) is a specialist in disaster risk reduction, sustainability, and innovation.

Oluwayemisi Efunnuga is a social impact strategist with a background in Urban and Regional Planning.

Pooja Pandey is a remote sensing and GIS specialist with a focus on sustainability and humanitarian applications.

Raha Hakimdavar is the Founder/CEO of Zyon Space, a climate-tech startup developing optimisation tools.

Régia Estevam is a geographer, professor and researcher, focusing on studies on land degradation and desertification.

Stella Chelangat Mutai is a Geospatial consultant for The UN World Food Programme in South & East Africa.

Zainab Akhtar is a geospatial expert with a passion for using GIS and advanced technologies in the disaster risk reduction domain.

Benedicta Antwi Boasiako is a geomatics engineer, writer, and geospatial communication specialist.

Diana Mosquera is a physicist and cognitive scientist with over 10 years of experience in artificial intelligence and is currently the director of Diversa.

Jara Villanueva is a Filipina space and geospatial engineer utilising space and geospatial technologies to create meaningful, real-world impact.

Lanieta Rokotuiwakaya is a Disaster Risk Reduction consultant with the United Nations with expertise in Geospatial and Climate Change.

Letwin Pondo is a rising star in the geospatial world, passionate about bridging the gap between technology and community.

Milka Tabitha is a Geospatial Analyst with a Bachelors Degree in Geomatics and Geospatial Information Systems.

Nicera is a community organiser, mobiliser and trainer who has extensive experience in project management.

Omowonuola Akintola is a geospatial professional leveraging technology to drive innovation. 

Preetilata Murmu is a doctoral researcher specialising in EO applications for climate change and agricultural resilience. 

Rim Hazimeh is a GIS Specialist and Project Coordinator at AgHive at the American University of Beirut (AUB).

Salote Covilati from Fiji has a degree in Geospatial Science from the University of the South Pacific.

Susan Carol Thomas is a GIS engineer and geospatial analyst with experience in applied geology and spatial data science.