About

The mission of the Outreach Committee is to facilitate information exchange between federal, state, tribal, regional and local governments, the private sector, and professional associations.   The committee is also tasked with collecting information on user requirements on matters related to geographic information systems, technologies, products, services, standards, programs and activities.  The goals of the committee include:

Increasing AGIC awareness and participation;

• Updating and maintaining the AGIC webpage and social media;
• Updating AGIC outreach materials, such as tri-fold pamphlets and AGIC newsletters;
• Supporting and participating in important GIS activities within Arizona, such as educational workshops, local user group meetings, and GIS Day events.

Committee Work Plans

• 2022 Work Plan
• 2021 Work Plan

Committee Co-Chairs

Jenna Leveille, AZ State Land Department
Cheryl Thurman, TerraSystems Southwest
Patrick Whiteford, Arizona Department of Transportation

Workgroups

• Mentorship
  • Chair: Patrick Whiteford
  • Description: The AGIC Mentorship Workgroup oversees the AGIC Mentoring Program, which provides opportunities for capacity building and promotes depth of knowledge in the Arizona GIS community.  Check out the AGIC Mentorship Program website to learn more.
• Social Media
  • Chair: Aparna Thatte
  • Description: The Social Media Workgroup  focuses on building and maintaining AGIC profiles on various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • Work Plans:
    • 2021 Work Plan

Meeting dates can be found on the AGIC calendar