MOHAVE COUNTY – The Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) is proud to announce that Jenna Leveille, Arizona’s Deputy State Cartographer, has been elected President of the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) by her colleagues across the country.
In her role as the Deputy State Cartographer at ASLD, Jenna helps oversee the Arizona Geographic Information Council (AGIC) and coordinates statewide geographic information systems (GIS) initiatives. In these roles, Jenna has been responsible for the modernization of Arizona’s State Geospatial Data Portal, educating Arizona governmental agencies about the vital role GIS plays, and leading Statewide acquisition efforts for LiDAR, which is a remote sensing method that uses light to measure the earth’s surface, topography, vegetation, and other objects. It is utilized in creating high-resolution maps and analysis of natural systems.
“Jenna is an indispensable member of the Land Department’s team, and we are proud that others value her leadership as we do and have elected her as NSGIC President,” said State Land Commissioner Lisa Atkins. “She plays a vital role in the State Land Department being a well-recognized and respected source for high-quality, up-to-date geographic information and mapping.”
NSGIC exists to advance effective state-led geospatial coordination for the nation. NSGIC works to promote the coordinated, impactful, and cost-efficient application of GIS and other location-based information and analytics to best serve the nation. Members include GIS leaders at the state, federal, and local levels, as well as representatives of the private and academic sectors. NSGIC members are recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise in data coordination and management.
Reacting to her new position, Jenna stated “It is an honor and a privilege to serve as NSGIC President. I am grateful to those who have helped guide me towards this amazing opportunity. I am excited for the year to come and the impact this year’s NSGIC Board of Directors will make. The future is bright!”
