Russell Deffner serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) since January 2012, having been elected by HOT voting members. Deffner has extensive experience in disaster response, project management, and geographic information systems (GIS). Notably, Deffner has coordinated global disaster mapping efforts for HOT and worked on impactful projects, including the AI-Assisted Road Mapping Project with Facebook/Meta. As the Owner-Operator of Russell Deffner - Consulting Services, Deffner focuses on optimizing disaster management through open-source GIS technologies. Additional experience includes volunteering with the American Red Cross, playing key roles in GIS activities and consulting, and serving on the Advisory Council for The "I Love U Guys" Foundation. Deffner's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Forestry with a concentration in Fire Science and a minor in Spatial Information Management, and an ongoing Executive MBA program.
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