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SUMMARY:GIS for Good - Using GIS for Community Impact
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nGIS For Good Initiative is a national initiative that empowers youth and communities through geospatial technology\, storytelling\, and leadership development. In alignment with our RomoGIS motto of “it always starts with the people\,” this program uses GIS and drone education to turn data into action. Through hands-on learning\, community mapping\, and personal storytelling\, GIS for Good develops the next generation of leaders who use technology to create local change. Students earn certifications\, gain workforce experience\, and build solutions for real-world issues by combining technical skills with their community expertise to drive social impact. Our GIS For Good program has supported community-led efforts from disaster response in St. Louis to student-led innovation in Detroit\, Nashville\, and The Bronx. \nAudience Focus\nAll grade levels \nMeet the Presenter\nFrank Romo is a geospatial leader\, educator\, and community advocate dedicated to using GIS technology to drive meaningful change. As CEO of RomoGIS\, he has pioneered the use of mapping and data visualization to tackle critical social challenges\, from food insecurity to disaster recovery and public safety. With a background in community organizing\, urban planning\, and emergency response\, Frank has spent his career equipping individuals\, organizations\, and local governments with the tools needed to make data driven decisions that foster stronger\, more resilient communities. \nBeyond his technical expertise\, Frank is a passionate educator who empowers the next generation of change-makers through hands-on community mapping workshops and STEM education programs across the country. His GIS For Good work spans a wide range of impact-driven projects that foster community and workforce development opportunities by ensuring that technology skills and resources are accessible and actionable for all. Through his leadership at RomoGIS\, Frank continues to push the boundaries of how geospatial technologies can be leveraged to enhance workforce development efforts\, drive economic opportunity\, and community change. \nAccess the Webinar\n#open access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/gis-for-good-using-gis-for-community-impact/
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