Serves as the Federal Liaison for the USGS National Geospatial Program (NGP)
Gita coordinates with officials from Federal government agencies and USGS Mission Area scientists and managers on issues and technologies concerning national-level collaboration and partnership opportunities in support of NGP and National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) program objectives. She provides consultation and advice to managers on strategic direction for NGP programs based on knowledge and experience with Federal partners and through participation in the activities of the national geospatial community.
Previously, she worked for FGDC Secretariat coordinating efforts to implement portfolio management of the A-16 National Geospatial Data Assets and leading the NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program. From 1997-2006, she was the content coordinator for the National Atlas of the US. She joined the USGS in 1988 to lead research in geographic/cartographic processes.
Education and Certifications
Master of Science, Remote Sensing and Cartography - University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Arts, Geography - University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
Science and Products
USGS EROS Archive - Digital Maps - National Atlas
The National Map - Your Source for Topographic Information
Science and Products
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USGS EROS Archive - Digital Maps - National Atlas
The National Atlas of the United States products are specialized geospatial, geostatistical, and thematic maps for the United States in digital raster and/or vector format.The National Map - Your Source for Topographic Information
The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. It has many uses ranging from recreation to scientific analysis to emergency response. The National Map is easily accessible for display on the Web, as products and services, and as downloadable data.