History
A Vision for Advancing GEOINT
In 2003, a group of industry leaders recognized the need for a unified vision to advance the geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) tradecraft. Their efforts led to the first GEO-INTEL conference, the predecessor to today's annual GEOINT Symposium, and the establishment of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) in early 2004.
From the beginning, USGIF's mission has been to bring together government, industry, academia, professional organizations, and individuals to advance GEOINT in support of national security.
Building a Stronger GEOINT Community
As the first organization of its kind, USGIF has played a key role in advancing the GEOINT tradecraft through events, programs, and initiatives that foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Today, more than 200 sustaining member organizations support the Foundation's mission. Through its flagship GEOINT Symposium and year-round programming, USGIF connects professionals across disciplines to exchange ideas, share best practices, and address evolving national security challenges.
Investing in the Next Generation
Education is central to USGIF's mission. Through scholarships, college and university accreditation, and other educational initiatives, the Foundation helps develop the next generation of GEOINT professionals and strengthen the future workforce.
Advancing the Mission Together
USGIF remains committed to uniting the GEOINT community, promoting the importance of geospatial intelligence, and advancing the tradecraft through collaboration, education, and meaningful engagement.
Our Team
Kai Barner
USGIF
Working Groups Coordinator
Nia Corpuz
USGIF
Executive Officer
Christine Devine, M.S.
USGIF
Director, Education and Professional Development
Sydney Dombrovskis
Education and Professional Development Manager
Matt Hughes
USGIF
Operations Manager
Gabi Lungu
USGIF
Senior Manager, Events and Exhibits
Veronica Mooney, CMP
USGIF
Senior Director, Events
Mackenzie Murray
USGIF
Events Manager
Luah Pagliuso
USGIF
Manager, Membership
Derek Reynolds
USGIF
Head of Digital & AI
Rebecca Rutberg
USGIF
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
Sarah Spurrier
Program Manager
Interns
Jon Geyer
Intern
Kyle Hawley
USGIF
Intern
Board of Directors
Career Opportunities
USGIF Internship - 2026/2027 Cohort
Do you have an interest in geography, the geospatial industry and/or the intelligence community? Do you have an interest in working in a rapidly growing industry? The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is seeking qualified applicants for its Intern Program for a one-year commitment.
Why Intern at USGIF?
- Networking – USGIF provides unique forums to build your professional network, organizing and participating in events from intimate to large-scale, interacting personally with young professionals, longtime Intelligence Community members, and hiring managers from government and industry.
- Professional development – USGIF interns are afforded tremendous responsibility as the primary support staff to USGIF’s working groups. By overseeing working group meeting execution, conducting research for ad hoc projects, and contributing to thought leadership, interns will gain experience in project management, professional writing, event planning, data collection, and more.
- Practical engagement on intelligence issues – One challenge to entering the intelligence field is developing your resumé before you have received a security clearance. USGIF offers a unique opportunity for you to make meaningful contributions to geospatial initiatives in an unclassified environment.
We encourage potential applicants to apply early in their graduate school enrollment. We prefer to hire interns as a cohort to facilitate team cohesion and early networking with peers. We will notify applicants if they are a candidate for an opening.
The submission period is closed for the 2026-27 cohort. Applications for our next cohort will open in January 2027. Check back then for application details.
The People Behind The Mission
Meet a couple of the USGIF team members helping bring our mission to life — connecting the GEOINT community, creating opportunities, and making an impact every day.
"What I enjoy most about working at USGIF is the opportunity to build relationships and bring people together across the GEOINT community. Through our events, exhibits, and sponsorships, I get to collaborate with organizations of all sizes and find meaningful ways for them to engage with our mission. It’s incredibly rewarding to see those partnerships come to life and create experiences that strengthen this passionate and innovative community."
Gabi Lungu
Senior Manager
Events and Exhibits
USGIF
"What I value most about my work at USGIF is seeing the tangible impact our programs have on the future of the GEOINT community. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to engage with students, educators, universities, and professionals at every stage of their careers. Being able to connect people with opportunities to learn, develop their skills, and build meaningful careers in GEOINT is something I find incredibly fulfilling."
Christine Devine
Director
Education & Professional Development
USGIF