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Geographers without Borders

Women in GIS
Geographic Information Systems
Women In GIS
Artificial Intelligence
Geospatial Information Systems
Education
Big Data In GIS
Public Health
Tanzania
AI (artificial Intelligence)
Twitter Sentiment Geographical Index
Spatial Big Data Biases
Climate Resilience
Data Governance
Hurricane Helene
Volcanology
Mentorship Program
Leadership
Disaster Management
Rural Development
ESRI

Women in GIS presents "Geographers without Borders". This interview-style podcast brings you guests from around the world to share about their niche in geography. From GIS to Urban Planning to Marine Biology, scientists and professionals around the world use the science of geography to solve problems critical to humanity every day. With Host, Shannon Foxx-Day, and Producer, Caitlin Hagar-Kuhn.

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This month we are throwing it back to season 2 with a re-release of our discussion of the pros and cons of the GISP! With the exam coming up in December, maybe you're considering sitting for it! Check out our discussion with Jami Dennis and Erica Poi... more

In this episode Shannon speaks with Women in GIS incoming President Elect, Courtney Dobbertin for our annual season kickoff and State of Women in GIS. We discuss what WiGIS has accomplished last year and the big plans we have for this year, as well a... more

Mentor Brandi Rank and Mentee Tarah Rhine discuss their experience with the Women in GIS Mentorship Program. Applications open now until July 18th at Womeningis.org!

Brandi Rank, PMP, is a geospatial technology leader with more than 20 years of expe... more

Shannon earned her BS in Geology from Michigan Technological University and her PhD from the University at Buffalo, with a focus in physical volcanology. She’s a professor and department chair in the Department of Geosciences at Idaho State Universit... more

Pratikshya is originally from Jaljala, a remote village in Nepal. Her journey in geospatial science began with an undergraduate degree in Geomatics Engineering from Kathmandu University, followed by a master’s degree in Geospatial Systems Engineering... more

Michelle combines passion and experience in public health, climate change, community development, food systems, and policy. her niche is in quantitative methods and urban data science, including GIS and machine learning/Artificial Intelligence applic... more

Gabrielle Capone is a senior a the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign studying Geography and GIS, with minors in Computer and Political Science. She channels her passion for global issues into action by leading Illinois YouthMappers and the Geog... more

Dr. Alameh is an award-winning industry-recognized geospatial leader and visionary withproven business building and scaling experience in industry and nonprofits. She focuses in bridging technology and policy at a national and global scale. She has a... more

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Recent Guests

Brandi Rank
Mentor in Women in GIS Mentorship Program
Women in GIS
Episode: S3 Bonus: GIS Mentorship with Mentor Brandi Rank and Mentee Tarah Rhine
Tarah Rhine
Mentee in Women in GIS Mentorship Program
Women in GIS
Episode: S3 Bonus: GIS Mentorship with Mentor Brandi Rank and Mentee Tarah Rhine
Shannon Kobs Nawotniak
Volcanologist
Geosciences community (NASA/USGS/museums); Artemis-related work
Episode: S3 EP12: Volcanology with Shannon Kobs Nawotniak
Pratikshya Regmi
Graduate scholarship awardee and geospatial researcher
PhD student in Geospatial Analytics
Episode: Special Episode Graduate Scholarship Awardee Pratikshya Regmi
Michelle Eichinger
Consultant specializing in GIS for public health and planning; founder of a health solutions consulting practice
Independent consulting practice
Episode: S3 EP11: GIS for Public Health with Michelle Eichinger
Gabrielle Capone
Undergraduate scholarship awardee
Women in GIS
Episode: Special Episode Women in GIS Undergraduate Scholarship Awardees Caroline Petersen and Gabrielle Capone
Caroline Petersen
Undergraduate scholarship awardee
Women in GIS
Episode: Special Episode Women in GIS Undergraduate Scholarship Awardees Caroline Petersen and Gabrielle Capone
Nadine Alameh
Dr. Nadine Alameh, leader in GIS and AI governance
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)
Episode: S3 EP10: Practical AI and GIS with Dr. Nadine Alameh
Danielle Bram
Co-founder of Women in GIS, recipient of the GIS Service Award (2025)
Women in GIS
Episode: Special Episode Women in GIS Service Award Recipient Danielle Bram

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Shannon Foxx-Day
Host of Geographers without Borders

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S3 EP05: Equity in Geospatial with Aisha Jenkins
Q: What are some of the key issues faced in the workplace that better equity can address and mitigate?
The guest explains that equity addresses representation gaps, the need for inclusive leadership, and proactive sourcing of diverse talents to sustain high-performing teams, along with practical strategies to sustain balance when diversity begins to dwindle.
Special Episode Distinguished Contribution Awardee Devika Jain
Q: What challenges did they face with unstructured data like Twitter?
She notes the lack of data control, sarcasm, negation, and the need for a continuous sentiment scale to handle nuances rather than forcing binaries.
Special Episode Distinguished Contribution Awardee Devika Jain
Q: How does she design metrics for subjective well-being from social media?
She describes assembling a team of public policy and well-being experts to design the metrics, turning raw social data into usable indicators and ensuring collaboration with subject-matter experts.
Special Episode Distinguished Contribution Awardee Devika Jain
Q: What made you decide to pursue GIS as a career?
Devika explains her path from civil engineering to Geo-Information Science, driven by curiosity about space and place, and the appeal of applying technology and data to real-world decision making.
Special Episode Women in GIS Service Award Recipient Danielle Bram
Q: What makes a healthy, inclusive volunteer culture in Women in GIS?
A healthy culture centers on creating safe, welcoming spaces, mentoring, allyship, and supportive leadership that amplifies diverse voices; recognizing strengths, delegating, and enabling others to lead while maintaining collaborative environments ensure the organization can achieve more together than any one person could alone.

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What is Geographers without Borders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Geographers without Borders features interview-based conversations with geographers and GIS professionals from around the world, exploring how geographic thinking and spatial technologies solve real-world problems. Episodes often center on career journeys, practical GIS applications in public health, climate resilience, disaster management, urban planning, and education, as well as leadership and mentorship within the geospatial community. Notable throughlines include the integration of AI and data governance in GIS, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the emphasis on equity, mentorship, and community-building within Women in GIS. The show tends to blend technical insights with personal narratives, making it especially useful for listener... more

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1. Brandi Rank
2. Tarah Rhine
3. Shannon Kobs Nawotniak
4. Pratikshya Regmi
5. Michelle Eichinger
6. Gabrielle Capone
7. Caroline Petersen
8. Nadine Alameh

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