What is your name? Annemarie Cason Sacra
How many years of GIS experience do you have? 11 and counting
What is your job title and duties? GIS Specialist for Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA). I’m primarily responsible for our Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and Water Resources Information System (WRIS) contracts as well as assisting with our Transportation Planning projects as needed.
How many years of KAMP membership? 8
How do you currently contribute or have you contributed to KAMP? I have served as Communications Chair from 2016 – 2019, earned the Service to KAMP Award in 2017, became Awards Chair in 2021 and earned the President’s Award in 2021 as well.
Why do you want to serve on the KAMP Executive Board? I already have been serving the board in one way or another for the past 8 years and I’m ready to have a vote on the leadership decisions that come up for discussion during those meetings by serving in an elected position.
What would you like to do for KAMP while serving on the executive board? I want to encourage modernization and streamlining of KAMP’s web presence as well as reviving robust quarterly meetings with a full slate of peer presentations and off-conference Professional Development opportunities like workshops throughout the year.