All Chapters
*Note: As of September 2023, we have paused the creation of new chapters. We will announce via email and on this page when we are ready to accept proposals for new chapters.
Don't see a chapter in your area? Many chapters have virtual events that are open to all. Check our event calendar for upcoming events.
Arizona
Chapter Leads: Sage Donaldson, Jennifer Psillas
Area covered: The state of Arizona
Activities: Quarterly meetings, monthly "Mugs & Mornings" networking meet-ups, professional development webinars, other special activities as they arise.
Contact: Click here to connect
Colorado
Chapter Leads: Emma Dirolf, Kendell Ryan, Jennifer Sherry
Area covered: The state of Colorado
Activities: Quarterly meetings, social gatherings (Mappy Hours), professional development and educational events, and opportunities for networking.
Contact: Click here to connect
DC Metro Area
Chapter Lead: Eva Reid
Area covered: DC Metropolitan Area, including Northern Virginia, and several Maryland Counties. Currently also includes members in Baltimore and the surrounding areas, although a spin-off group may be forming soon.
Activities: Social events, networking, and collaboration with other related groups in the area to advocate for women in GIS. Quarterly meetings, plus others as they arise.
Contact: Click here to request membership
Delaware Valley
Chapter Lead: Megan Heckert
Area covered: Philadelphia Metro Area, southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, northern Delaware, and the northern Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Activities: Provide networking opportunities for local WiGIS members and other women in GIS.
Contact: Click here to connect
Georgia
Chapter Leads: Jessie Hong-Dwyer, Michelle Vignault
Area covered: The state of Georgia
Activities: Provide quarterly networking opportunities for local WiGIS members and other women in GIS.
Contact: Click here to connect
Monterey Bay (Santa Cruz, CA)
Chapter Leads: Michelle Tanner, Chloe Hoke
Area covered: Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, and nearby surrounding areas
Activities: Social gatherings, guest speakers and spotlights, networking, educational events, and community engagement and volunteering
Contact: Click here to connect
Nashville, TN
Chapter Lead: Alice McDougall
Area covered: Middle Tennessee region, including the greater Nashville area and the cities of Murfreesboro and Franklin.
Activities: Monthly networking opportunities for Women in GIS, development of events, and collaborations with other regional GIS organizations.
Contact: Click here to connect
Northeast
Chapter Leads: Katie Grillo, Jennie Byron, Pamela Locke
Area covered: New England plus New York. This includes Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and New York.
Activities: Collaborations with other regional GIS organizations, especially the Northeast Arc User’s Group (NEARC) and New England URISA (NEURISA). Mentoring and career support, skills development, education, and more.
WebsiteContact: Click here to connect
Portland, Oregon
Chapter Leads: Catherine Green and Lauren McKinney-Wise
Area covered: Portland Metro Area
Activities: Provide networking opportunities for local WiGIS members and other women in GIS.
Contact: Click here to connect
Southwest Florida
Chapter Lead: Lacee Cofer
Area covered: Includes Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, and Collier Counties. Major Cities within this area are Fort Myers, Naples, and Cape Coral.
Activities: Social gatherings, professional development and educational events, and opportunities for networking and mentoring. Quarterly meetings.
Contact: Click here to connect
Tampa Bay, FL
Chapter Leads: Ashley Snyder, Shannon Cox
Area covered: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee Counties.
Activities: Social gatherings, professional development and educational events, and opportunities for networking and mentoring. Quarterly meetings.
Contact: Click here to connect
Wyoming
Chapter Leads: Jalynda Mckay, Teal Wyckoff
Area covered: State of Wyoming
Activities: Quarterly meeting for professional networking and education, social events, mentoring and career support, and skills development.
Contact: Click here to connect