Ben Chou

About Ben Chou

I am a results-driven professional with 15+ years of experience working in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. I am highly skilled in data and policy analysis, communications, risk assessment, and geospatial data analysis and visualization. I have worked for an applied research center, local and state governments, a major environmental nonprofit, and a Fortune 100 company. I have a bachelor\'s degree in geography from the University of South Carolina, a master\'s degree in climate studies from Columbia University, and a master\'s degree in geographic information systems (GIS) from Penn State.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   The Center For Geospatial Science And Technology

   Jul 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Manage geospatial projects focused on various topics (e.g, demographic and socioeconomic analysis, environmental quality, local government operations, disadvantaged/vulnerable communities, wildfire resilience) for industry, government, and academic clients• Manage and provide technical guidance to staff on the use of ArcGIS products (e.g, Pro, Online, Field Maps, Survey123, Dashboard, Hub, StoryMaps) for geospatial visualization and analysis• Develop grant and contract proposals and budgets• Develop task timelines and track expenditures to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of deliverables for projects valued in excess of Plan, coordinate, and lead internal project team meetings and external client meetings• Respond to client communications and requests in a timely and professional manner• Present project deliverables to internal and external audiences at conferences, community events, and virtual meetings

Education

• Penn State University

  Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS)

• Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

• South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics

  Academic Honors High School Diploma

• University of South Carolina-Columbia

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Penn State University

  Graduate Certificate

Skills

• Water Quality
• Sea Level Rise
• Policy Analysis
• Water Supply
• Climate
• Green Infrastructure
• Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
• Sustainable Development
• Research
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Policy
• Environmental Awareness
• Environmental Issues
• Environmental Compliance
• Science
• State Government
• Python
• Environmental Science
• Water Resources
• Legislative Affairs
• Drought Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Public Policy
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Water Conservation
• Environmental Policy