Kimberly Johnson Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa

Seattle, Wa

• Produced high-quality and visually engaging maps of different health and health-related indicators to make model results clear, comprehensive, and easily digestible by a variety of audiences and for a variety of purposes (e.g. print publications, web, diagnostic tools)• Main GIS point of contact for five research teams: Breastfeeding, Focal 3 (Lymphatic filariasis and Onchocerciasis), Oral Rehydration Solution, Water and Sanitation, Household Air Pollution• Used ArcMap and Python when creating standard figures across LBD teams and working with teams to design custom figures and color schemes that best communicated results to policy decision-makers; automated figure generation where possible• Maintained the shapefile library that was used across the 100-person LBD team, editing polygons and attributes as more up-to-date and/or reliable sources become available• Identified and formatted relevant rasterized covariates that were used in the model-based geostatistical workflow• Created and maintained detailed documentation of shapefile edits, covariate processing, Python scripts, color schemes, and covariate citations to ensure reproducibility and team redundancy• Hosted GIS Code Drop-In hours to answer questions from colleagues• Advised Global Burden of Disease (GBD) team on GIS matters and updated GBD geospatial covariates annually• Remained flexible to best serve the needs of evolving projects in a fast-paced, highly creative academic and non-profit environment• Saw an Institute-wide need for an introductory GIS training, developed lecture- and demo-based curriculum materials, and led the 5-part course (6+ hours) biannually• Elected by my colleagues to serve a 1-year term as representative for my job class (~100 employees) in IHME's Feedback and Improvement Group• Hosted after-hours “Mapathon” events quarterly to expand employees’ understanding of mapping tools while giving back to the mapping community and fostering a sense of community within IHME

Boston, Ma

• Led the inaugural term of the DEVELOP National Program at Boston University• Managed research projects and personnel to ensure effectiveness of the capacity building program• Wrote research project proposals and engaged end-users• Recruited and hired DEVELOP participants

Nasa Develop National Program | Ssai

• Led development of a Google Earth Engine tool, using Landsat and Sentinel imagery, that allows US Fish and Wildlife Service biologists to more effectively monitor 84 million acres of Habitat Conservation Plan areas in the Pacific Southwest• Created deliverables, including a technical paper, conference poster, and video

• Quantified the direct and indirect impacts of coal mining and other extractive industries on forest loss and protected areas in Sumatra, Indonesia from 2000-2014• Supervised by Drs. John Rogan, Anthony Bebbington, and Denise Humphreys Bebbington, funded by the Climate and Land Use Alliance (CLUA)• This work was published in December 2018

• Supervised lab section of Introduction to GIS course• Designed new lab descriptions and rubrics• Ensured students understood course material• Guided students through the research process (data collection, manipulation, and analysis) for the completion of a final project

Croydon, New Hampshire

• CIT Director (Summers 2016 and 2017): - Led 68 CITs on four two-week-long canoeing, camping, and hiking trips across the country - Taught 68 Counselors in Training (CITs) how to lead campers and their peers in both cabin and program area roles - Taught four Red Cross Certified Lifeguarding Courses• Waterfront Director (Summers 2014 and 2015): - Supervised swim instructors and 1,300 children over ten weeks - Organized swim lesson plans and oversaw practice rescue searches• Middler Division Leader (Summer 2014): - Planned and executed evening programs for 700 10-13 year olds over ten weeks• Ecology Director (Summer 2013): - Created and executed lesson plans for the Ecology program area for eight weeks• Leader-In-Training (Summer 2012): - Planned and executed daily evening programs for 360 campers• Cabin Counselor (Summers 2012-2016): - Supervised a cabin of ten girls for eight weeks, while mentoring four CITs and two LITs

Worcester, Ma

• Created map templates for the Economic Development department• Gained experience navigating the city's geodatabase

Worcester, Ma

• Managed club by organizing activities and lectures designed to expose students to opportunities in geography• Attended geography department faculty meetings as the undergraduate representative

Master Of Science (M.S.), Giscience

Thesis: Characterizing the Impacts of Coal Mining on Forest Loss and Protected Areas in Sumatra, Indonesia (2000-2014)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Geography, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Thesis: Children's perceptions of the environment in Worcester, MA: An evaluation of environmental education in an urban environment

Education record

Semester abroad

International Baccalaureate