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, CAE

USGIF
Vice President of Events & Administration

Molly Brady

USGIF
Education and Professional Development Manager

Nia Corpuz

USGIF
Executive Assistant to the CEO

Christine Devine, M.S.

USGIF
Director of Education and Professional Development

Ryan Doom

USGIF
Outreach and Marketing Coordinator

Alicia Jackson

USGIF
Acting Director of Finance

McKenna Klapperich, CEM

USGIF
Senior Manager, Exhibits and Events

Jesse Klauber

USGIF
Technology, Database, and Membership Manager

Gabi Lungu

USGIF
Events Planner

Mackenzie Murray

USGIF
Events Coordinator

Lyndsey Hofmann

USGIF
Education and Professional Development Coordinator

Sarah Ramsey

USGIF
Director of Communications

Steve Scaggs

USGIF
Events and Office Specialist

Interns

Alex Gerard

USGIF
Intern

Nicholas Lee

USGIF
Intern

Sarah Schlaefer

Intern

Sarah Taub

USGIF
Intern

Board of Directors

Nate Copeland

ANSER
Vice President, Intelligence Technologies Group
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Deborah Davis

GDIT
Vice President & General Manager, Mission Solutions Sector
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Jeff Dawley

Esri
Director, Intelligence Business Development
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Paul Graziani

Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI)
CEO and Co-Founder
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Stacy Kubicek

Lockheed Martin Space
Vice President and General Manager, Mission Solutions
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Dr. Troy E. Meink

National Reconnaissance Office
Principal Deputy Director
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Brian O’Toole

BlackSky
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Jeff Robertson

Maxar
Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer
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Johnny Sawyer

The Sawyer Group
Founder
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John Serafini

HawkEye 360
CEO
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Stu Shea

Peraton, USGIF
Chairman, President, CEO, Founder
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Gary Sladic

Noblis
Vice President, Finance and Accounting
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Career Opportunities

Vice President for Tradecraft

The Vice President for Tradecraft assists the CEO and the executive team in the management and oversight of USGIF programs and working groups, including creating plans and strategies for new initiatives that expand USGIF’s service to the intelligence and national security communities and contribute to the overall growth of USGIF. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@usgif.org with the subject ‘VP for Tradecraft’ no later than September 22, 2023.

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 September 2023 Click below to learn more and apply.

Speechwriter (Freelance/1099)

The speechwriter develops written materials, including speeches, talking points, and op-eds related to USGIF’s mission focus as a non-profit 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. To apply, please send an email with the subject “speechwriter” to sarah.ramsey@usgif.org with your background and a link to a portfolio or website or a resume and three writing samples, including 1) a speech or op-ed, 2) a published article or white paper, and 3) content published online (e.g., social media, promotional material, blog posts, etc.).