Maggie Cawley
Maggie Cawley serves as the Executive Director for OpenStreetMap US. She joined OSM US in 2019 after 15 years as a geospatial professional with experience across all sectors, with a focus on sustainability and urban planning. Maggie also currently serves as the vice chair of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee, and holds a MA in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BA in International Studies from the University of Richmond.
Josh Sisco
Josh Sisco is a geographer and technology executive specializing in the application of geospatial and open data technologies to real-world operational challenges. With over 20 years of experience across federal, state, and commercial sectors, he focuses on transforming spatial data into decision advantage through integration with enterprise systems, real-time intelligence, and mission workflows.
Adam Simmons
Adam Simmons is a strategic leader and geospatial industry expert with over two decades of experience bridging the gap between complex technology and mission-critical applications. As the Founder and Executive Director of Project Geospatial, a 501(c)(3) non-profit media organization, he has dedicated his career to highlighting advancements in the geospatial ecosystem through hundreds of interviews and deep-dive industry analyses.
Bill Dollins
Bill Dollins is the founder and President at Cercana Systems LLC — a boutique consultancy providing strategic and technical geospatial consulting to organizations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Over his 30-yar career, Bill has implemented geospatial systems at all levels of government. He has also been a senior executive in the geospatial SaaS industry, most recently as the CIO at Fulcrum. Bill has a long-standing interest in the application of geospatial technologies to infrastructure analysis and operations. He has supported critical infrastructure protection across multiple infrastructure types, was founding member of the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) working group, and is currently supporting rural broadband expansion. Bill holds a MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. His personal interests include physical fitness and he is a slow, ungainly runner who regularly finishes races in the back of the pack while enjoying the experience thoroughly.
Aaron Kelley
Aaron Kelley, a champion of open-source geospatial solutions, heads UpSlope Advisor, Inc. as its President. This distinguished 8(A) professional engineering federal contracting firm is recognized for its unwavering commitment to delivering IT and GEOINT solutions. Aaron's significant roles, notably as the GEOINT Services engagement lead and product manager for QGIS and GeoServer, have been pivotal in catapulting UpSlope to unparalleled growth—a staggering 11-fold increase in revenue and company stature since 2018. This trajectory is fortified by collaborations with DoD and Civilian government agencies. Amassing over two decades in test engineering, all-source analysis, system engineering, and program management, Aaron's contributions to the geospatial and aerospace sectors are decorated with numerous accolades. This expertise is underscored by his associations with prominent organizations including ESRI, USGIF, OGC, FedGeoDay, OSM US Government Committee, PMI, USMCA, NVBCC, CRMSDC, SECAF, CBDA, and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
Ghermay Araya
Ghermay Araya is the Founder and CEO of New Light Technologies, where he leads a multidisciplinary team and works closely with partners to deliver cutting-edge geospatial, data science, and cloud solutions. With over 30 years of experience, he has guided impactful projects focused on modernizing address management and advancing sptial data infrastructure. At FedGeoDay, Ghermay will share how he and the team are tackling address challenges to improve accuracy, interoperability, and government service delivery.
Jaymes Cloninger
Jaymes Cloninger is a visionary leader and the CEO of Motivf Corporation, where he has been at the helm since April 2016. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Jaymes has cultivated a reputation for fostering innovation, empathy, and trust within dynamic, global teams. His leadership philosophy emphasizes lifelong learning and service, driving Motivf to achieve unparalleled outcomes in the information technology, multimedia, and geospatial industries.