Geospatial Analytics for Democracy & Civic Infrastructure
Applying rigorous spatial analysis and demographic intelligence to strengthen democratic institutions, ensure fair representation, and support data-driven civic decision-making.
Credentials for Civic & Political Collaboration
27 years of GIS, mapping, and demographic analysis expertise. Leveraging a foundation of rigorous spatial science to provide transferable, data-driven solutions for election administration, redistricting, and civic infrastructure challenges.
Core Services
Redistricting & Apportionment
Expert analysis for drawing fair districts that balance population, comply with legal requirements, and ensure equitable representation.
- Electoral Districts: Voting precincts and ward boundaries for counties and municipalities.
- School Districts: Attendance boundaries and enrollment forecasting for K-12 planning.
- Compliance Analysis: Voting Rights Act assessment and demographic impact evaluation.
Voter Access & Equity Analysis
Spatial modeling to identify barriers to voting and optimize resource allocation for fair access.
- Polling Place Analysis: Travel-time impedance and accessibility modeling.
- Early Voting Optimization: Site suitability analysis for dropbox and early voting locations.
- Demographic Equity Audits: Identifying disparities in voting access by race, age, and geography.
Campaign & Issue Analytics
Data-driven insights for political campaigns, issue advocacy, and ballot measure strategies.
- Voter Targeting: Demographic and geographic profiling for field operations and outreach.
- Resource Allocation: Optimizing canvassing routes, event locations, and ad placement.
- Polling Analysis: Spatial patterns in voter sentiment and turnout modeling.
Election Administration Support
Technical assistance for election officials managing complex geographic and demographic data.
- Precinct Management: Boundary mapping, voter file geocoding, and poll worker allocation.
- Compliance Reporting: VRA Section 203 language assistance and redistricting documentation.
- Infrastructure Planning: Emergency preparedness and ballot drop-off site optimization.
Selected Experience
- ● Voting District Redistricting: Lead geographer for drawing new voting districts for Prince William County, Virginia, ensuring compliance with Voting Rights Act and demographic equity requirements.
- ● School District Redistricting: Extensive experience with Iowa school district boundary analysis, enrollment forecasting, and demographic planning for K-12 systems.
- ● Issue Campaign Analytics: Lead data analyst for Shaker Heights, Ohio Issue 51 Tax Levy (2025 election), providing demographic targeting and resource allocation strategy.
- ● Election Administration: Multi-year service managing GIS and demographic data for Virginia county election offices and Iowa municipal elections.
Sectors Served
Expertise applied across the full spectrum of democratic and civic institutions.
Political Campaigns
- Progressive state & federal campaigns
- Issue advocacy organizations
- Ballot measure campaigns
- Nonpartisan civic initiatives
Election Offices
- County registrars & clerks
- State election commissions
- Voting rights organizations
- Election reform advocates
Municipal & School Districts
- City planning departments
- School district administrators
- County governments
- Regional planning commissions
Ready to Collaborate?
Whether you're managing an election, running a campaign, or planning civic infrastructure, rigorous spatial analysis strengthens democratic outcomes.
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