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 Team

Christy Monaco

USGIF
Vice President of Programs

Mariam Ghaussy, CMP, CEM

USGIF
Vice President of Events & Administration

Molly Brady

USGIF
Education and Professional Development Coordinator

Brad Causey

USGIF
Senior Director of Communications

Nia Corpuz

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Executive Assistant to the CEO

Christine Devine, M.S.

USGIF
Director of Education and Professional Development

Ryan Doom

USGIF
Outreach and Marketing Coordinator

Jessica Dorsch

USGIF
Education and Professional Development Coordinator

Alicia Jackson

USGIF
Acting Director of Finance

McKenna Klapperich, CEM

USGIF
Senior Manager, Exhibits and Special Events

Jesse Klauber

USGIF
Technology, Database, and Membership Manager

Gabi Lungu

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Events Planner

Mackenzie Murray

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Events Coordinator

Steve Scaggs

USGIF
Events and Office Specialist

Alex Gerard

USGIF
Intern

Nicholas Lee

USGIF
Intern

Lyndsey Norberg

USGIF
Senior Intern

Sarah Schlaefer

Intern

Sarah Taub

USGIF
Intern

Board of Directors

Career Opportunities

USGIF Intern

Are you interested in geography, the geospatial industry and/or the Intelligence Community? Do you want to work in the rapidly growing and expanding field of geospatial technology? The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is seeking qualified applicants for its Intern program. We seek 3-4 qualified applicants for one-year internships beginning in March 2023 Click below to learn more and apply.