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David Gadsden, Esri’s Director of Conservation Solutions, is an applied geographer with more than two decades of experience applying geospatial technology to address complex humanitarian and conservation challenges. Gadsden earned a geography degree from the University of Washington in 1995 and later served as a US Peace Corps volunteer in rural Tanzania, working on community-based natural resource management. In his early career he architected and implemented GIS solutions to address environmental, social, public safety, emergency response and construction engineering challenges while working for both commercial and nonprofit organizations. In 2002, Gadsden joined Esri, where he initially served as a technical advisor to the United Nations, US Department of State, and USAID. He has helped a diverse community leverage the “Science of Where” to address complex challenges ranging from global health, disaster response, wildlife protection, green infrastructure, tribal governance, historic preservation and community development.

Saving the Big Cats with GIS

Location intelligence is helping livestock herders and lions peacefully share the land in Africa

xyHt Digital Magazine: April 2024

Taking care of Business

Rolling Along Virtual Highways

NOAA’s New Geodetic Datum

AI, 5G, and Geospatial Tech Team Up to Predict Wildfire Threat

The Enduring Technology of Digital Levels – Part One

All posts by David Gadsden

Saving the Big Cats with GIS

xyHt Digital Magazine: April 2024

Taking care of Business

Rolling Along Virtual Highways

NOAA’s New Geodetic Datum

xyHt Digital Magazine: April 2024

Taking care of Business

Rolling Along Virtual Highways

NOAA’s New Geodetic Datum

AI, 5G, and Geospatial Tech Team Up to Predict Wildfire Threat