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Meet Gavin Jaravata, GIS Technician
Where are you from and where do you live now? I grew up in a small unincorporated area called Silverdale in Washington State. I crossed the Puget Sound to go to college in Seattle and decided to stay after graduating. What do you do at FLO? I’m a GIS technician working in the local government…
Ruth McColly, GISPWhat You Need to Know About Student Enrollment Forecasting
Student enrollment forecasts are critically important to all long-term planning efforts. They inform everything from staffing to school capacity planning. But how much do you really know about the forecasts you’re using? Here are the four things you need to know about student enrollment forecasting (no demography degree required!) to be the most strategic school…
Alex BraschSpatial Data Management Best Practices While Working Remote: What Local Governments Need to Know
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced an unprecedented number of local government employees to work from home. While very little is known about when they will be able to return to a physical workplace on a consistent basis, one thing is certain: the health of our communities depends on the vital services local governments provide. To…
Grant Herbert, GISPFLO’s Statement Against Racism
We must work to resist and reverse systemic racism in the communities where we live, work, and serve. We acknowledge that our society is built on systems and institutions that oppress Black people and Black communities. We have had the privilege of remaining silent, and now we commit to using our privilege to speak up…
Tyler VickAdvocate, educate, build community, and operate programs—the mandate of associations is as broad as their missions are diverse. We create data analysis and visualization tools to support associations with every facet of their organization,...
Leora WernerWe are school district planning consultants and our goal is simple: help you improve your school district and community. How do we do it? Our experienced team of GIS and data analysts, demographers, and K12 planners partner with you to solve...
Leora WernerNGOs are increasingly using GIS for planning, monitoring, evaluating, and communicating the impact of your work. We can help you maximize resources and show your donors how their investments are being put to use. While it’s commonly used...
g-floFrom conservation planning to land acquisitions, we use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to help focus your conservation strategy, make data driven decisions, and tell your story to partners, community stakeholders and funders. We...
g-floMaps and spatial analysis help governments increase internal efficiency, transparently share information with the public, and improve the delivery of services—all leading to improved quality of life for citizens. Whether for a small rural...
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