Team

Who We Are

A diverse set of professional educators, communicators, and scientists devoted to leveraging earth observation resources to better understand our home planet. We are led by a talented board of directors with broad experience.

Board of Directors

Ms. Kelly J. McGrath

Acting Board Chair

CEO – Planet3

Ms. Nancy Colleton

President

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies

Dr. Thomas Snitch

Director, Federal Relations

Bowling Green State University

Mr. Bill Klanke

CEO and Publisher

Space Intel Report

Team

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Nancy Colleton

President

Nancy Colleton, President

Communicator. Entrepreneur. Strategic thinker. Nancy Colleton’s career reflects a love of the Earth, nature, and the outdoors, coupled with a passion for business and technology—specifically space technologies that help us better see and understand the changing planet. She engages senior-level government, industry, and NGO representatives to forge new approaches and partnerships in response to today’s critical challenges. Nancy has also been at the forefront of progressing Earth observations for environmental intelligence and information.

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Carla McAuliffe

Senior Education Researcher

Carla McAuliffe, Senior Education Researcher

Dr. McAuliffe is a leader in Earth science education research. She studies and facilitates the use of Earth science data and visualization technologies, focusing on spatial cognition, reasoning, and an Earth-from-space perspective. McAuliffe has created print and Web-based instructional materials, teacher professional development experiences, and evaluation instruments. She is well known for sharing her educational research and project findings at national meetings and conferences.

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Nikki Rogers

Director, Administration

Nikki Rogers, Director, Administration

Nikki Rogers is responsible for IGES’ accounting efforts. Her experience includes working with all aspects of the accounting cycle with a specialization in small business operations, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.