Who we are

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger GEOINT Community with government, industry, academia, professional organizations, and individuals who develop and apply geospatial intelligence to address national security challenges. USGIF achieves its mission through various programs and events and by building the community, advancing the tradecraft, and accelerating innovation.

History

In 2003, a group of leading authorities realized an inherent need for a unified vision and approach to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft. This group created the successful GEO-INTEL 2003 conference—the predecessor to the annual GEOINT Symposium—and in early 2004 established USGIF. The Foundation’s mission was, and continues to be, to bring together government, industry, academia, professional organizations and individuals for the advancement of the geospatial intelligence tradecraft as it relates to national security.

Being the first and only organization of its kind, USGIF has helped to advance the tradecraft through its many events and programs, such as the highly acclaimed GEOINT Symposium and technology focused Tech Days. The Foundation currently has more than 200 sustaining member organizations supporting and assisting in executing the Foundation’s objectives. The Foundation also has made education a top priority, exemplified by its scholarships, college and university accreditation programs, and other initiatives.

USGIF is dedicated to bringing together the many disciplines involved in the geospatial intelligence sector to exchange ideas, share best practices and promote the education and importance of a national geospatial intelligence agenda.

BUILD THE COMMUNITY | ADVANCE THE TRADECRAFT | ACCELERATE INNOVATION

Our Staff

Ronda Schrenk

Chief Executive Officer
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Camelia M. Kantor, Ph.D.

Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professional Development

Jeffrey T. Ley, CEM, CMM

Vice President of Business & Administration

Christy Monaco

Vice President of Programs

Shameka Jordan

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Shai Sobrino

Director of Operations
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Career Opportunities

Meetings and Events Manager

Join the team that brings together a variety of disciplines supporting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft with its innovative educational programs, exciting membership events, and significant community gatherings.

We're looking for a motivated and energetic full-time event planner to manage and coordinate events, both virtual and in-person. Events for which this manager will be responsible range in complexity from one-hour virtual events to week-long symposia attended by several thousand people. Exceptionally qualified candidates from outside the Washington DC metro area will be considered for remote work.

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Annual Report

The USGIF Annual Report highlights the Foundation’s impact and accomplishments in the span of a year. Be sure to download each of the annual reports to see everything USGIF has accomplished over the past few years.

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