Crystal Mendoza

Crystal Mendoza is a Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Mil Geospatial LLC, providing critical GIS support to various projects, including those for the Arizona Department of Transportation and Native American GIS initiatives. With extensive experience as an Imagery Analyst for the US Army, primary responsibilities include broad area searches for the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the creation of imagery products. As a GEOINT Imagery Analyst in the U.S. Army Reserve, coordination and execution of geospatial intelligence missions are key functions. Crystal has also served as a Geoint Instructor at Bluehawk LLC, delivering training to aspiring GEOINT Imagery Analysts. Additional roles include Visual Data Specialist for Google, where map data for Google Fiber was curated, and as a Student Research Aid at the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera Science Operations Center, focusing on Digital Terrain Models. Crystal holds a Master’s degree in Geographic Information Science and Technology from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from Arizona State University.