PATHFINDERS

Some people see the problems in their communities and feel overwhelmed. Others, like Ali, see a call to action. "Our vision at PGL is to help create cities that are more sustainable, comfortable, and ready for the future." By developing a groundbreaking City Digital Twin platform, he is helping planners and architects rethink urban design from the ground up, ensuring that sustainability and livability are built in, not added later.

Some people grow up dreaming of changing the world; others discover their mission along the way. For Andrew Moss, CEO of Pathfinders For Good, it has always been about one thing: helping people find the courage to pursue the work they are truly meant to do. "My vision for a better future is one where as many people as possible feel the permission to do what they're called to do, and to do it in their own way with the support they need along the way."

Some people see the challenges in the world and feel overwhelmed. Others, like Jeff Lamb, step up and build solutions. "There's so much we can do to make the world a better place just by focusing on the things we know and the things we're good at." For him, that means protecting our natural resources, our data, and the untold stories of everyday heroes.

When Shari Hughson talks about wellbeing as the gateway to community built solutions, she doesn't mean fitness trackers and green smoothies. She means the ability to face a hard moment and say, "I'm okay. This, too, shall pass." For Shari, well-being isn't the absence of struggle—it's the mindset that you can figure things out.

For Michaela Tuell, a forester with Northwest Management, forestry is not just about trees—it’s about legacy, balance, and...

In grade two, Karen Cross stood up in her classroom on Halloween and announced she was a doctor. Her teacher replied, “Little girls can’t...

“When you ask someone, ‘How do you want to feel in a year?’ you never know what the answer is going to be,” says Kay Lock Kolp, her voice...

Standing on the shore of Trieste, Italy, where the sea meets the sky, Leonardo Zangrando sees more than waves. He sees the deep, silent...

In a remote corner of California, nestled in the southern Sierra Mountains, Dr. Donna Miranda-Begay is doing something quietly...

If you scroll LinkedIn long enough, chances are you’ll see a post from Jamie Christensen — often with a dose of humor, a dash of Homer...

Mackenzie Belcastro is on a mission to help people wake up—not just in the morning, but to the fullness of who they are.

When Danelle Almaraz walks into a school for the first time, she doesn’t expect smiles and hugs. What she usually gets is skepticism....

At just 23 years old, Mark Sanders has already moved countries, mentored youth, and sparked confidence in others simply by showing up as...

When Elena Iacono lost her father, the grief ran deeper than she expected. Yes, there was sadness, but also something more elusive—an...

Julia Wagemann didn’t grow up with a clear path to follow. Raised in a small German village with just ten houses, she was the first in...

Steve Mark doesn’t just see maps—he sees connection. For nearly 15 years, he’s helped knit together a fabric of collaboration across...

Growing up in a rural farming community in Jamaica, Valrie Grant saw firsthand how geography could limit someone’s future. But she also...

n this episode of Pathfinders, host Jeff Lamb sits down with Shannon Foxx Day, a passionate advocate for GIS, leadership, and women in GIS.

James Britton is a leader in the Canadian GIS industry, known for his instrumental role in building and advancing GIS education.

When Julia Stamm steps into a room—whether it’s a boardroom, conference hall, or online gathering—she brings more than expertise. She...

“How do you describe GIS?” It’s the question that kicks off every Pathfinders interview, and Tim Nolan doesn’t hesitate. “I describe it...

In the latest Pathfinders podcast, GIS educator Joseph Kerski shares how geospatial tools are transforming education and change.

In this episode of Pathfinders, GIS expert Brendan Walashek shares his 25-year journey in the GIS industry.

When Ryan Garnett was seven years old, he had a simple mission: prove his dad wrong. His father worked night shifts for the City of...