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Anne brings leadership experience in public and community health and international development, and she is particularly passionate about achieving cost-effective outcomes that can be replicated and scaled.

She has lived and worked in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East on the implementation and evaluation of large-scale health and environmental programs funded by the U.S. and European governments, and philanthropic foundations.

Anne has held executive positions at the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation in London, the Charlottesville (Virginia) Area Community Foundation and, most recently, Boston-based Pathfinder International. She was a prior board chair of the Chesapeake Conservancy.

Anne has a Ph.D. in medical anthropology and an MBA in finance, as well as post-doctoral qualifications in science and diplomacy, and health and child survival.

As Director of Geospatial Innovation at CGS, Jeff leads the development of novel data and analytic tools that empower decision-makers on the frontlines of our most pressing challenges with the insights needed to conserve, protect, manage, and restore land and water resources. A founding member of the Center for Geospatial Solutions, Jeff brings a wealth of experience developing systems-focused solutions at the intersection of technology and the natural world to promote resiliency to the effects of development, climate change, and other shocks. 

Prior to joining CGS, Jeff was the director of conservation technology at the Chesapeake Conservancy and cofounder of the Conservancy’s Conservation Innovation Center, building it from scratch into a globally recognized pioneer in the application of technology to improve environmental decision making. Jeff worked previously for the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on projects to support local climate change adaptation.

Jeff has a M.E.M. and a certificate in geospatial analysis from Duke University and a B.S. from the University of Richmond. 

As the Director of Environmental Strategies at CGS, John Paul (JP) leads key initiatives across environmental markets, land restoration, and water resources, generating data insights that help partners design and implement equitable land, water, and climate solutions. His interdisciplinary background in hydrology, environmental management, urban planning, geospatial technology, and data science supports a wide range of efforts. He manages client relationships including expanding to new lines of business, oversees project execution and contributes to business development and technology innovation.

JP also spearheads CGS’ remote sensing efforts, applying machine learning and deep learning algorithms to various types of imagery, including multispectral drone imagery and commercial/public satellite imagery.

Prior to joining CGS, JP was a project manager/water resources planner at Wood PLC, where he helped municipal, federal, and private clients solve complex environmental compliance, ecological restoration, and data management issues. JP also worked as a researcher in the Watershed Hydrology and Biogeosciences Laboratory at Duke University’s River Center, where he led the installation, calibration, monitoring, and analysis of hydrology instruments as well as geomorphic surveys.  

JP has an M.E.M. in water resources management and a certificate in geospatial analysis from Duke University and a B.S. from Virginia Tech.

As Director, Internet of Water at the Center for Geospatial Solutions, Kyle oversees technology development and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with federal and state agencies, private sector leaders, nonprofit leaders, and academic experts to help modernize and connect water-related data in the United States.

Kyle has training and experience as an environmental engineer, urban planner, environmental public health professional, geospatial technologist, and social scientist. Prior to joining CGS, Kyle was the lead data architect for the Internet of Water start-up project at Duke University and supervised the development of Geoconnex, an open-source water data infrastructure for serving hydrologic feature data linked to environmental sensor data streams. 

Kyle has been lucky to pursue an academic and professional career addressing diverse and pressing policy questions about links between water, the natural and built environments, people, and political economy. He has sampled the physics, chemistry, and biology of surface waters for state regulatory agencies; managed survey fieldwork in low- and middle-income countries, collecting data about rural and urban drinking water systems and their customers; consulted on urbanization research projects associated with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank; provided research design and statistical analyses for studies of U.S. coastal hazards policies; and developed time series models to analyze water-meter data in the private sector.

Kyle is a Ph.D. candidate in city and regional planning at UNC–Chapel Hill and also holds master’s degrees in city and regional planning and public health from UNC and a B.S. in environmental engineering from Stanford.

Reina brings a decade of experience in administering geospatial systems, as well as background in workflow automation, urban planning, and cultural heritage management to CGS. At the Center, she manages client relationships, oversees projects, and contributes to business and technology development.

Reina was previously the senior geospatial systems administrator for Johns Hopkins University, where she managed the institution’s geospatial systems, consulted with affiliates on geospatial research projects and courses, curated geospatial data, and taught workshops in GIS and programming. Notably, she served as the lead GIS administrator for the university’s global and US COVID-19 dashboards. 

Reina has also worked as a consultant for nonprofits, helping to develop their geospatial capabilities through strategic planning and technical support. Prior to JHU, she served as the GIS project manager at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 

Reina holds an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design and a B.A. with high honors from Swarthmore College.

Justin Madron serves as Associate Director of Data Visualization at the Center of Geospatial Solutions, bringing extensive expertise in geospatial data management systems and digital storytelling. In this role, Justin effectively manages client relationships and oversees project execution, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality results. His active contribution to business development and technology innovation involves a commitment to meeting clients' needs and proposing creative solutions across diverse market segments.

Before joining CGS, Justin held the position of Associate Director at the University of Richmond’s Digital Scholarship Lab, where he played a key role in leading award-winning digital humanities projects and data visualizations. One notable project, "Mapping Inequality," garnered recognition in publications such as National Geographic and the New York Times. Justin's professional journey also includes impactful work at One Tree Planted, a global reforestation charity, where he monitored reforestation projects worldwide using remote sensing and GIS technology.

Justin holds a B.S. in Landscape Architecture from West Virginia University and an M.S. in Environmental Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, with a focus on Geographical Information Systems and Technologies. His graduate research delved into the historical and contemporary reforestation of red spruce in the Appalachian Mountains.

Andrew serves as the Associate Director of Technology for the Center’s Internet of Water efforts. In this role, he leads the development of Geoconnex, the open-source data infrastructure needed to modernize and connect water-related data across the United States. Building on decades of experience leading the engineering of commercial data management products for companies big and small, from startups to multinational corporates like IBM Watson Health Imaging, Andrew also develops and executes proposals for water data standardization and infrastructure improvement projects for federal, state, and non-governmental organizations with the Center. 

Andrew holds a particular interest in the dynamics of cross-organizational open data collaboration. Prior to joining CGS, he led software development for the New Mexico Water Data Initiative and founded the consulting agency Datacequia to help state agencies, health technology startups, and nonprofit organizations successfully navigate their information technology initiatives.

A software industry veteran, Andrew holds several patents and frequently hosts or attends convenings with data thought leaders to further discussions around the need for the evolution of a digital knowledge commons to address the complex issues of today.

He holds a B.B.A. from New Mexico State University. 

In her role as an associate director at the Center, Faith leads global engagement activities on modernized water data systems for the Internet of Water. There, she provides support to international and indigenous communities, including a NOAA initiative, Data Access for Urban Climate Resilience for Early Warning Systems in Africa. 

Faith received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and Latin American languages from the University of Maryland. She earned both a master’s degree in agriculture through the Peace Corps Masters International Program, and a Ph.D. in earth sciences with a watershed specialty from Colorado State University. Her post-doctoral work through the U.S. Department of State, Office of the Geographer, was on the Secondary Cities project, where she facilitated teams from under-served, rapidly growing cities across the globe to collect and curate geospatial data for participatory mapping to help them better prepare for uncertain futures. Her tenure at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy included work with the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy (where she led Growing Water Smart, a program that helps communities integrate their land and water planning) and with CGS, where she convened the Internet of Water Coalition and co-founded the North American branch of the Women in Water Diplomacy Network.  

In her role as Associate Director of Global Engagement for the Internet of Water, she continues to work with diverse communities on land and water equity, sustainability, and climate resilience. This work includes engaging in private-public partnerships within local and global geographies and facilitating water data policy and technical solutions through diplomacy.