GIS5007 Orientation: About Me

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Back again with another GIS course -- this time it's Computer Cartography!

After taking a management course, I feel excited to continue learning more about GIS. For the start of the Computer Cartography class, we're going through the motions of orientation week, which includes creating this blog post and a Story Map. This would be my 2nd official Story Map, and it covers some highlights of my life.

To give a brief summary about me, my name is Christa Dizon. I work full-time as a GIS Engineering Specialist for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. I maintain various GIS data and curate maps for the programs throughout. I joined UWF's master's program in GIS Administration because my colleagues on my team had graduated from the same program, and I wanted to challenge myself further by growing in GIS and developing my skills. I hope to merge my love of health education and promotion with GIS in the future. However, I'm happy and proud of the work I am able to accomplish today. Outside of work, you can hear me gush about my cat, Nugget, and K-pop, specifically TWICE. I love hanging out with friends and going on any adventure I can.

Feel free to explore my Story Map as well to get a better look at who I am and the places and experiences that shaped me!

My golden boy, Nugget!


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