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Vanessa Baez

(she/her)

Vanessa Baez is a Geographer with the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center's Cartographic Products and Services.

Professional Experience

  • Geographer | USGS National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, Cartographic Products and Services
    Rolla, Missouri (2022 - current)

  • Pathways Student | USGS National Geospatial Program, Topographic Data Services
    Reston, Virginia (2018 - 2022)

  • Office Support Assistant (OA) | National Park Service - Intermountain Region - Bandelier National Monument Historic Preservation Division
    Santa, Fe, NM (Summer 2008)

Education and Certifications

  • Certificate of Completion, USGS Mentorship Program 2021- 2022

  • M.S., Geographic & Cartographic Science | George Mason University, Fairfax, VA | 2021

  • A.A.S., Geographic Information Technology | Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM | 2017

  • Certificate, Biofuels | Santa Fe Community College Biofuels Centers of Excellence, Santa Fe, NM | 2013

  • Certificate, Spanish as a Foreign Language Program (SFL) | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota Colombia | 2003

  • B.B.A., Business Computer Information Systems | Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY | 2002

Abstracts and Presentations

  • Introduction to NHD Datasets - April 4, 2019, American Association of Geographers (AAG)

  • The Integrated Map of North America: Creating, Generalizing, and Harmonizing Data Across Borders - April 4, 2020, American Association of Geographers (AAG)

Science and Products

3D Elevation Program—Federal best practices

The goal of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) is to complete nationwide data acquisition in 8 years, by 2023, to provide the first-ever national baseline of consistent high-resolution three-dimensional data—including bare earth elevations and three-dimensional point clouds—collected in a timeframe of less than a decade. Successful implementation of 3DEP depends on partnerships and the development an
Authors
Vicki Lukas, Vanessa Baez
By
National Geospatial Program, 3D Elevation Program
Sunset casts its light over a hemlock bordered river and small rapids.
Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park
Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park
Sunset casts its light over a hemlock bordered river and small rapids.

Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park

Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park

A sunset over a branch of the Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park, Garret County, MD. 

By
National Hydrography, National Hydrography
Sunset casts its light over a hemlock bordered river and small rapids.

Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park

Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park

A sunset over a branch of the Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park, Garret County, MD. 

By
National Hydrography, National Hydrography
A river makes it way through rocky and shaded scenery
Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park
Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park
A river makes it way through rocky and shaded scenery

Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park

Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park

The Youghiogheny River running through Swallow Falls State Park on its ways to Muddy Creek Falls.

By
National Hydrography, National Hydrography
A river makes it way through rocky and shaded scenery

Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park

Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park

The Youghiogheny River running through Swallow Falls State Park on its ways to Muddy Creek Falls.

By
National Hydrography, National Hydrography
Seagull flying over Rhode Island Sound at Sachuest Point National Wildlife, RI
Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island
Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island
Seagull flying over Rhode Island Sound at Sachuest Point National Wildlife, RI

Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island

Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island

Seagull flying over Rhode Island Sound at Sachuest Point National Wildlife, RI 

By
National Hydrography
Seagull flying over Rhode Island Sound at Sachuest Point National Wildlife, RI

Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island

Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island

Seagull flying over Rhode Island Sound at Sachuest Point National Wildlife, RI 

By
National Hydrography
view of Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of 10 of the Cross-County Trail in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia,
Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia
Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia
view of Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of 10 of the Cross-County Trail in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia,

Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia

Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia

View of Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of 10 of the Cross-County Trail in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia,

By
National Hydrography
view of Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of 10 of the Cross-County Trail in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia,

Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia

Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia

View of Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of 10 of the Cross-County Trail in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia,

By
National Hydrography

The 3D Elevation Program: Understanding Natural Hazards in Three Dimensions

 

This story map provides an overview of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and highlights how lidar data support hazards applications for volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes, flooding, drought and wildfires. An assessment of 3DEP data coverage as of June 2020 for high-risk areas of landslides, fires and hurricanes is presented.

 

 

By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Geospatial Program, 3D Elevation Program, Hurricanes
Announcing NEW National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter Delivery

Announcing NEW National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter Delivery

There's a new National Hydrography Dataset Listserv and fresh Newsletter look and feel!

Read Article
FY20 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

FY20 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

Partnership opportunities for the acquisition of lidar data issued.

Read Article

Science and Products

3D Elevation Program—Federal best practices

The goal of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) is to complete nationwide data acquisition in 8 years, by 2023, to provide the first-ever national baseline of consistent high-resolution three-dimensional data—including bare earth elevations and three-dimensional point clouds—collected in a timeframe of less than a decade. Successful implementation of 3DEP depends on partnerships and the development an
Authors
Vicki Lukas, Vanessa Baez
By
National Geospatial Program, 3D Elevation Program
Sunset casts its light over a hemlock bordered river and small rapids.
Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park
Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park
Sunset casts its light over a hemlock bordered river and small rapids.

Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park

Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park

A sunset over a branch of the Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park, Garret County, MD. 

By
National Hydrography, National Hydrography
Sunset casts its light over a hemlock bordered river and small rapids.

Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park

Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park

A sunset over a branch of the Youghiogheny River at Swallow Falls State Park, Garret County, MD. 

By
National Hydrography, National Hydrography
A river makes it way through rocky and shaded scenery
Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park
Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park
A river makes it way through rocky and shaded scenery

Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park

Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park

The Youghiogheny River running through Swallow Falls State Park on its ways to Muddy Creek Falls.

By
National Hydrography, National Hydrography
A river makes it way through rocky and shaded scenery

Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park

Youghiogheny River Swallow Falls State Park

The Youghiogheny River running through Swallow Falls State Park on its ways to Muddy Creek Falls.

By
National Hydrography, National Hydrography
Seagull flying over Rhode Island Sound at Sachuest Point National Wildlife, RI
Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island
Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island
Seagull flying over Rhode Island Sound at Sachuest Point National Wildlife, RI

Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island

Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island

Seagull flying over Rhode Island Sound at Sachuest Point National Wildlife, RI 

By
National Hydrography
Seagull flying over Rhode Island Sound at Sachuest Point National Wildlife, RI

Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island

Seagull flying at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island

Seagull flying over Rhode Island Sound at Sachuest Point National Wildlife, RI 

By
National Hydrography
view of Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of 10 of the Cross-County Trail in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia,
Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia
Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia
view of Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of 10 of the Cross-County Trail in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia,

Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia

Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia

View of Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of 10 of the Cross-County Trail in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia,

By
National Hydrography
view of Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of 10 of the Cross-County Trail in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia,

Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia

Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of the Cross-County Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia

View of Difficult Run Stream, Section 7 of 10 of the Cross-County Trail in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia,

By
National Hydrography

The 3D Elevation Program: Understanding Natural Hazards in Three Dimensions

 

This story map provides an overview of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and highlights how lidar data support hazards applications for volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes, flooding, drought and wildfires. An assessment of 3DEP data coverage as of June 2020 for high-risk areas of landslides, fires and hurricanes is presented.

 

 

By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Geospatial Program, 3D Elevation Program, Hurricanes
Announcing NEW National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter Delivery

Announcing NEW National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter Delivery

There's a new National Hydrography Dataset Listserv and fresh Newsletter look and feel!

Read Article
FY20 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

FY20 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

Partnership opportunities for the acquisition of lidar data issued.

Read Article