About
About GPN Carolina
The North and South Carolina chapter of the Geospatial Professional Network, formerly Carolina URISA.
Summary
We are a committed group of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professionals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds: GIS and IT, planning, zoning, law enforcement, emergency services, public works, surveying and engineering. Our members come from urban and rural communities across North and South Carolina.
Since 1991 the GPN chapter has supported GIS professionals in the Carolinas. The board is made up of your colleagues, who volunteer their time to serve members. Everything we do is for, by and about our members.
Every GPN member that selects to add North and South Carolina is automatically part of the chapter after registration.
Education
Workshops, webinars and conference sessions.
Career growth
Technical and professional development at every stage.
Networking
Connections across two states and every sector.
Community
GIS Day grants and outreach in our communities.
Our mission
To recognize, support, and encourage career growth by providing opportunities for education, technical and professional development, communication, and service to our members and others in the field of geographic information systems.
Our vision
To be the premier GIS professional association in the Carolinas, offering professional development, networking and community building that helps members make a deep impact in their communities, and to share Carolina experiences with the national and international geospatial community.
Executive board
Reach the officers at officers@carolinaurisa.org.
Saskia Cohick, GISP
President · City of Wilmington, NC
Curt Hinton
Vice President · Geospatial Technologies Group · Wilmington, NC
Esther Amoako
Secretary · ESRI · Charlotte, NC
Chris DeGarmo
Treasurer · GeoGarmeux Spatial Industries Independent Contractor, Asheville, NC
Our history
1991
Carolina URISA founded for GIS professionals in both states.
2022
New board begins its term under the One URISA membership model.
2024
URISA becomes the Geospatial Professional Network on October 8.
2026
Carolina URISA becomes GPN Carolina.
Keep in touch
Workshops, events and chapter news in your inbox, a few times a year.
