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GIS CHAT PODCAST - w/ Jazzmen Wilson |

GIS CHAT PODCAST - w/ Jazzmen Wilson |

Michelle Williams

In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Williams, also known as the Survey123 Jedi. Michelle is a huge Star Wars fan behind the scenes (hence the name). 

Michelle holds an MSGIS from the University of Redlands and has built solutions across industries, including utilities, archaeology, pharmaceuticals, and emergency response.

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 GIS is a system that creates, manages, analyzes and maps all types of data. GIS is used broadly across many types of fields as noted above and has an impact on our daily lives.  

Jazzmen started conducting personal interviews with people within the GIS community to discover what they do in their roles. She decided that it would be great to share with others who are interested in gaining knowledge about GIS or those who are already in the world of GIS to learn different point of views on how others apply this application in their careers.   This GIS Chat platform gives a chance to learn insight from the professionals who apply GIS in their careers but also a personal look on who these people are as individuals by keeping the conversation informal, informative, and honest. 

Podcast host, Jazzmen J. Wilson, interviews GIS (Geographic Information Systems) professionals who work in the utility, conservation, mining, cartography, programming, design, project management, film, and so much more! 

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Why Jazzmen Wilson is the right choice for your next event or keynote

  • Authority and credibility: Built on a strong foundation in geographic information systems, Jazzmen delivers content that professionals trust and practitioners can apply immediately. She has been trusted to speak at the 2024 Esri Federal GIS Conference in Washington, D.C, the 2024 NYSGIS Conference in Skaneateles, New York, and the 2025 Arizona Geographic Information Conference in Prescott, AZ as a Keynote speaker.

  • Versatility of formats: Whether you need a keynote speaker that sets the strategic tone and background of a GIS podcast host, or a moderator for GIS forums that sparks thoughtful exchange among experts and attendees, Jazzmen adapts to your agenda and audience.

  • Clear, neutral communication, human focused: Presentations are concise, yet casual, and heavily jargon-avoidant. She focuses on outcomes and the experience for the audience. Jazzmen distills complex ideas from personal experience into accessible insights without oversimplifying technical nuance.

  • Engagement and interaction: Sessions are designed to encourage audience participation—the purpose of these interactions is to have the audience “think”. Whether it is focused on the technical side of GIS or what specifically people in the GIS industry face, Jazzmen has a thing or two to say about all of it.

What Jazzmen Wilson can deliver for your event

  • Keynote addresses: High-impact, theme-setting talks that align with your conference goals—strategic vision, industry outlook, and inspiring calls-to-action.

  • Panel moderation and forums: Skilled facilitation that keeps conversations on track, ensures balanced participation, and surfaces practical consensus.

  • Customized content: Sessions tailored to your audience level—from executive briefings for decision-makers to up-and coming geospatial students just starting in the industry.