Melissa Lanclos is a seasoned professional in geospatial and analytics management, currently serving as the Geospatial & Analytics Senior Manager at HARC (Houston Advanced Research Center) since September 2021. Prior to this role, Melissa held the position of GIS Manager at the San Jacinto River Authority from November 2014 to September 2021 and has experience as a consultant for the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation. Melissa's career also includes positions as a GIS Analyst at Witt O'Brien's and Riverside County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, as well as several GIS specialist roles at various organizations. Education includes a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia.