Excited to Connect – Intro from Ron Burns

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Hi everyone!

My name is Ron Burns, and I’m a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geospatial Sciences from Front Range Community College. I currently serve as the Board Secretary and Co-Chair of the Communications Committee for GIS Colorado, as well as the Outreach Committee Chair for Rocky Mountain GPN.

I'm also interning with the City of Aurora Water Department on the GIS Data Stewards Team, where I support asset management and data integrity for the water utility system. In addition to my professional work, I’ve volunteered over 400 hours with the American Red Cross as a Geospatial Mapper and Dispatch Duty Officer, contributing to disaster response and planning efforts.

I’m passionate about environmental applications of GIS, especially water resource management and spatial storytelling. I’m always looking to connect with others in the geospatial field, learn from your experiences, and support collaborative growth in this vibrant community.

Let’s connect!
🔗 linkedin.com/in/ronaldgburns

Looking forward to learning and sharing with you all!

Leena_Abdulqader · Answer

Welcome @RonBurnsGISP-E! Your work and volunteering are super inspiring. Excited to connect and learn from you! 🌍:droplet:

VenkataKondepati · Answer

Hi Ron,

Welcome to the community! You’ve built a remarkable foundation—balancing hands-on utility GIS work, leadership roles, and meaningful volunteer service with the Red Cross. That’s the kind of well-rounded experience that truly makes an impact.

Your focus on water resource management and spatial storytelling really resonates—those two areas are gaining momentum, especially as we tackle climate and infrastructure challenges. I’m sure your work with Aurora Water and GIS Colorado will lead to even greater contributions.

Looking forward to learning from your journey and hopefully collaborating down the line. Keep up the great work—and yes, let’s connect!

Best regards,
Venkat