I'm a geographer, spatial data scientist, designer, and accidental software developer based in Somerville, Massachusetts.
I am a Lecturer in Urban Science and Planning in MIT’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning . I teach Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial data science, and geocomputation. I also lead the Spatial Analysis and Action Research Group (SAARG) .
I am the Founder & Principal of OGRAPHIES Research and Design, LLC . OGRAPHIES is a mission-driven GIS, mapping, and spatial data science consultancy based in Greater Boston that designs tools and analyzes problems for clients who are working towards a more just world. I build custom web applications, automate complex spatial workflows, and work to scale the complexity of my solutions to align with the capacity of my clients.
I am Secretary and Executive Committee member of the MIT Chapter of the American Association of University Professors . AAUP-MIT fights for academic freedom, shared governance, economic security, and higher education as a public good.