Mission Statement
Advise the State on effective use of geospatial technology resulting in tangible benefits to New York State.
The NYS Geospatial Advisory Council (formerly called the GIS Coordinating Body), was established in 1996 by the Office For Technology (OFT), the predecessor agency to ITS, as an advisory workgroup of NYS GIS stakeholders representing federal, state, and local governments, non-profits, academics, and private interests.
Through its advisory role, the GAC provides guidance to the ITS, Office of the GIO on how to improve the delivery of public services, protect the public and the environment, and enhance the business climate for the benefit of the State, its municipalities, businesses and citizens, through the use of GIS and related technologies.
The GAC, which meets quarterly, is composed of 22 representatives representing the various sectors and geographic regions. Sixteen of these representatives are nominated and elected to 3-year terms. The other positions are ex-officio.
The GAC was instrumental in guiding the development of the new GIS Clearinghouse, and plays a major role in NYS GIS strategic planning efforts.
Members
Chair: Sylvie Browne
Vice Chair: Christopher Holewinski
Executive Director: Elisabetta DeGironimo
| Name/Title | Address | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Albrecht, Dr. Jochen Professor - Department of Geography | Hunter College 695 Park Ave New York, NY 10065 | Academia |
| Benincasa, Santina Senior Specialist for Demand Response PH: 646-877-1325 | Con Edison 4 Irving Place New York, NY 10003 | Private/Utility |
| Browne, Sylvie NYSDOT Photogrammetry PH: 518-485-7572 FAX: 518-485-1438 | NYS Dept. of Transportation (DOT) 50 Wolf Road POD 24 Albany, NY 12232 | State Government |
| Croll, Christina PH: 518-473-7787 FAX: 518-474-7013 | NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation 625 Broadway, 2nd Floor Albany, NY 12238 | State Government |
| Ducett, Jr. -SDO, Keith E. Supervisor of Dispatch Operations/GIO PH: 315-435-5106 FAX: 315-435-8630 | Onondaga County 3911 Central Ave 911 Emergency Communications Syracuse, NY 13215 | County Government |
| Duncan, Katie GIS Specialist PH: 315-477-6506 | USDA NRCS 441 South Salina Street Suite 354 Syracuse, NY 13202 | Federal Government |
| Fogarty, Emily Assistant Professor PH: 631-420-2739 | SUNY Farmingdale 2350 Broadhollow Road Memorial Hall 232 Farmingdale, NY 11735-1021 | Academia |
| Genaway, Dave Department of Information Technology PH: 631-351-3161 | Town of Huntington 100 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743 | County Government |
| Hiraldo-Gomez, Ana Manager of Information Technology Shared Services and Education PH: 914-995-5162 FAX: 914-813-4024 | Westchester County 112 E. Post Road Room 365 White Plains, NY 10601 | County Government |
| Holewinski, Christopher GIS Coordinator PH: 716-938-2322 | Cattaraugus County 207 Rock City Street Suite 101 Little Valley, NY 14755 | County Government |
| Newell, Rebecca Office of Planning, Development & Community Infrastructure PH: 518-486-7669 | NYS Department of State 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1010 Albany, NY 12231 | State Government |
| Spraker, Larry Principal, Northeast Regional Service Leader – Technology PH: 518-389-3636 FAX: 518-452-0324 | VHB 100 Great Oaks Boulevard Suite 118 Albany, NY 12203-7924 | Non Profit |
| Simek, Zachary PH: 518-576-2082 | The Nature Conservancy 8 Nature Way Keene Valley, NY 12943 | Non Profit |
| Tareen, Karyn President / CEO PH: 718-667-3010 FAX: 407-210-3901 | GeoCove, Inc. 7014 E. Quaker Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 | For Profit |
| Tylutki, Erin GIS Analyst PH: 315-798-5710 | Oneida County Planning Department 321 Main Street Utica, NY 13501 | County Government |
| Wolf, Alex PH: 845-473-4440 | Scenic Hudson 85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 | Non Profit |
Upcoming Meetings
- September 19, 2023
- December 13, 2023