Carla Medalia
Carla Medalia is the Senior Technical Advisor to the Chief Scientist and Associate Director of Research and Methodology at the U.S. Census Bureau. She is a leading expert on cutting-edge statistical and data science research on leveraging administrative records and commercial data to create stakeholder-driven statistical products and improve the way the Census Bureau collects, produces, and disseminates data. She is co-chair of the Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology and has a Ph.D. in Sociology and Demography from the University of Pennsylvania.
Chase Sawyer
Chase Sawyer is a Technical Lead for Data Product Development at the U.S. Census Bureau. He designs and delivers production-scale statistical and geospatial data products that translate Census microdata into actionable insights that support disaster analysis across all U.S. counties.
Dr. Lori Zehr
Lori Zehr serves as the Senior Technical Lead for the Frames Program at the U.S. Census Bureau, supporting the modernization of the Census Bureau’s Enterprise Frames data infrastructure to strengthen and advance its core programs. In this role, she provides technical leadership across four foundational units of measurement: addresses, businesses, jobs, and people. Her work is driven by deep expertise in administrative records and third-party data sources, with a strong focus on applying those data responsibly and meaningfully to support the agency’s mission. She has a Ph.D. in Sociology with a focus on family demography from the University of Maryland College Park.
Ryan Burley
Ryan serves as the Director of Business Development for GeoSolutions in North America, supporting all levels of government and several industry sectors in their operational use of open-source geospatial and hybrid deployments - specifically those involving GeoServer, GeoNode, and/or MapStore. Ryan holds a master's degree in Homeland Security - GEOINT from Penn State University and BA in Geography/GIS from University of Washington.
Erika Becker-Medina
Erika Becker-Medina is a Senior Leader for Statistical Information Product Development & Use at the U.S. Census Bureau, where she leads enterprise efforts to modernize statistical products and strengthen stakeholder engagement. Her work focuses on ensuring federal data is not only produced—but understood and used.
Jason Newmoyer
Jason Newmoyer is the Chief Executive Officer of NGS LLC, a geospatial software and services company focused on delivering flexible, open ecosystem solutions for federal government missions. He has extensive experience leading teams that design, integrate, and operate geospatial platforms supporting real-world federal use cases across defense and civilian agencies. His work emphasizes practical implementation, mission alignment, and long-term sustainability of geospatial systems in complex government environments.
Eddie Pickle
Eddie Pickle is a highly accomplished executive in the public sector, open-source software, and geospatial technology industries, with a career spanning over three decades. He currently serves as a Senior District Manager for Snowflake, a role he assumed following Snowflake's acquisition of Crunchy Data, where he was the Senior Vice President, Public Sector. At Crunchy Data, he led the company's engagement with US government organizations and agencies, bringing over 30 years of experience in geospatial and open-source software to the leading provider of open-source PostgreSQL technology. Mr. Pickle’s open-source career began with pioneering geospatial leader OpenGeo. He went on to serve as the founding CEO when OpenGeo became Boundless Spatial, a leading provider of open-source product support and training, which was later acquired by Planet. Throughout his career, he has worked with commercial, government, and NGO organizations worldwide, serving in roles such as site location specialist, market segmentation analyst, program manager, and critical infrastructure data expert. A dedicated community builder, Mr. Pickle co-founded the popular FedGeoDay and FOSS4G North America conferences. He also serves as the Secretary of the American Geographical Society (celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2026). Mr. Pickle holds an MA degree in Geography from UCLA, where he was a National Science Foundation Fellow, and a BA in Geography from the University of Tennessee.