Heather Nicholson

Heather Nicholson, Ph.D., is an experienced geospatial professional currently serving as a Solutions Engineer at GEO Jobe GIS Consulting since March 2023, focusing on empowering clients with Esri products for GIS needs. Prior roles include Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Cypress Environment and Infrastructure, where tasks involved watershed management and drone imagery analysis, and various positions in academia, including Graduate Assistant at Florida Atlantic University, contributing to machine learning applications in coastal research. Heather's extensive background includes project leadership at NASA's DEVELOP National Program, where project coordination and remote sensing data analysis were key responsibilities. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Geological and Earth Sciences from Florida Atlantic University, a Master’s in Geography from The University of Southern Mississippi, and a Bachelor's in Geography with GIS emphasis.