Charting the Course: Geospatial Leadership - Harley Emery | Charted Consulting

Harley Emery, founder of Charted Consulting, discusses her new woman-owned small business specializing in geospatial data analysis and reporting for humanitarian and development organizations. Motivated by unmet needs in the UN system and job defunding, Charted aims to provide specialized external services. Plans include scalable, user-friendly tools with automated and AI-supported workflows, highlighting Geoint's crucial role in humanitarian decision-making. Harley also details Charted's lean, flexible team model, utilizing vetted consultants and creating opportunities for skilled humanitarians. The discussion emphasizes opportunities for Geoint integration via user-friendly tools, machine learning, imagery analysis, and private sector partnerships, alongside the invaluable mentorship and networking from the USGIF GEOINT Symposium's Golden Ticket program.

Key Highlights:

• Charted Consulting: A new woman-owned small business offering data analysis, GIS, and report production for humanitarian organizations.

• Founding Motivation: Born from unmet needs for GIS/data products and a pivot from a defunded UN position.

• Future Innovation: Plans include developing scalable, user-friendly tools with automated and AI-supported workflows.

• Geoint Importance: Geospatial intelligence is critical for decision-making in the humanitarian sector, helping allocate resources and define programming.

• Lean Team Model: Charted uses a vetted pool of specialized consultants, also creating opportunities for skilled humanitarians impacted by job cuts.

• Industry Support: Harley received overwhelming support from industry contacts, highlighting a collaborative Geoint community.

• Integration Opportunities: Significant potential for Geoint integration via user-friendly tools, machine learning, imagery analysis, and private sector partnerships in humanitarian aid.

• USGIF Golden Ticket: Harley's participation provided mentorship and networking with industry leaders, fostering valuable connections.

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