Leadership
The strategic vision of the Center for Geospatial Analytics is shaped by an interdisciplinary group of forward-thinking faculty, staff and community partners, led by director Ross Meentemeyer and his team of associate directors. Our leadership leverages unique expertise to build a community that strives to push the boundaries of geospatial thinking and problem solving. The Center's Leadership Board oversees Center operations, providing strategic direction and ensuring that all programs, policies and procedures are aligned with the Center’s mission.
Leadership Board
- Ross Meentemeyer, Director (Chair)
- Eric Money, Associate Director of Educational Innovation
- Georgina Sanchez, Associate Director of Research Engagement
- Zac Arcaro, Assistant Director of Operations
- Helena Mitasova, CGA Distinguished Fellow
- Aaron Hipp, Fellow Representative for Social and Behavioral Science Applications
- Dan Obenour, Fellow Representative for Engineering
- Mirela Tulbure, Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program Professor in Geospatial Analytics
- Raju Vatsavai, Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program Professor in Geospatial Analytics
- Vaclav Petras, Research Staff Representative
- Rachel Kasten, Student Services Specialist
- Rebecca Composto, GGSO Student Representative
- Anthony Calamito, External Advisory Board Chair
Ross Meentemeyer, Raju Vatsavai and Mirela Tulbure joined NC State as part of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program cluster in Geospatial Analytics. As the hub for the cluster, the Center serves as a go-to place for interdisciplinary solutions to complex problems. The Center’s Leadership Board is also supported by an external Advisory Board that provides valuable input and guidance.
