With over two decades of experience at the intersection of geospatial technology, land rights, and community-driven research, I founded Overstory Mapping & Research to offer specialized geospatial services to Indigenous communities, non-profits, governments, and industry partners. My work is grounded in a commitment to ethical data use, participatory methods, and building long-term capacity.

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In my current role as Senior Manager for Strategic Projects at the Cadasta Foundation, I lead global partnerships and programs that support Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in mapping, documenting, and securing their land and resource rights. This includes integrating innovative tools to support land stewardship and climate resilience. I’ve helped shape training curricula, data governance protocols, and sustainability strategies used by partners in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Canada.

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Previously, I served as Senior Project Manager at Inlailawatash, where I helped build a nationally recognized GIS and information management team supporting dozens of Indigenous Nations. I also founded PacificUAV, providing drone mapping and training services, and have served as a long-time Indigenous use and occupancy researcher, leading mapping studies to inform land use planning and rights negotiations.

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Other roles include coordinating GIS and cultural mapping for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, instructing drone stewardship programs through the First Nations Technology Council, and contributing to marine mapping initiatives in Haida Gwaii.

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I bring a blend of technical skill, cross-cultural experience, and a passion for collaborative, values-driven work.