OPEN TO WORK

Actively seeking full-time opportunities

🌎 I am actively seeking full-time opportunities as a Cartographer (on-site or remote) focused on visual storytelling, geospatial data analysis, and visualization. With rich experience and extensive training, my work has been widely recognized, and more details can be found in the Portfolio page.

🎓 During my Geography Ph.D. at UW-Madison, I have been working at the intersection of GeoAI and natural hazard applications in the Spatial Computing & Data Mining (SCDM) Lab, while advancing my cartographic skills through teaching and client projects at the UW Cartography Lab.

🧩 I have also had the privilege of working with outstanding teams through internships at Apple Maps, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR). And I'd love to work with teams across private, public, academic and non-profit institutions.

🏆 I am grateful that my cartographic work has been recognized with over 70 achievements, including map design awards from CaGIS, ICA, NACIS, BCS, Esri, WLIA, 5 book inclusions like Atlas of Design and Esri Map Book, and around 20 media features.

🎨 My mapping exploration spans a wide range of map types, especially (1) tourism-oriented reference maps with shaded relief, (2) multivariate symbol maps on natural hazards, and (3) LEGO-style topographic maps for geographic education. Other topics include event-based thematic maps, news maps, historical maps, city walk guidance maps, personal trajectory maps, COVID maps and dashboards, tactile/accessible maps, and crafted/hand-drawn maps.

🗺️ As a self-described Map Evangelist, I actively share my work across online mapping communities, as well as through invited talks, map galleries, exhibitions, and community events. I believe in the power of maps to shape understanding, spark action, and build shared vision.

🚀 I am eager to bring this passion and experience to a team that values strong visual and spatial storytelling, creative design, and geographic insight. If you know of any relevant opportunities or if your team is hiring, I'd truly appreciate your connections, referrals, or shares!