The three of us were very excited to be able to work on trail maps
because we all love hiking
and our various academic
backgrounds allowed us to pull from individual strengths to create
a collection
of work that we are all very proud of. We can't wait to see the public using our creations soon!
Allison is a GIS Cartographic Specialist student and a prior graduate of Fleming College's Ecosystem Management program.
Allison took on the role of Cartographic Lead for this project; she has a strong sense of expertise in the comprehension of cartographic principles, thanks to her former background in graphic design and her current background in studying the art of GIS and cartography...Specifically, throughout the project her duties will include oversight and implementation of cartographic elements, such as typography, symbology, color, and design. Her responsibilities also included data analysis, processing, and generalization techniques to create more relevant cartographic representations. Her knowledge of GIS and design, as well as her passion for the environment, will aid in the development of static maps, web maps, and website design. She was excited about the opportunity to bring her passion for ecology and technology together to make this project a reality. Living near the Dumoine River, she hopes to learn more about the local environment and become more involved by hiking the Dumoine River trail!
Carol is currently a GIS cartographic specialist student at Fleming College. She also holds an undergraduate degree in Classical Studies focusing on Archaeology from Brock University.
With a background in cartography and a unique interest in applying GIS to historic projects, Carol will be applying her knowledge of design and visual hierarchy to the web-based products of the project... Her previous experience with historic engagement will be of considerable benefit in creating products designed to inform the public about the importance and interpretation of the Dumoine Tote Road Trail. Her project commitments included data collection formatting, web development and maintenance, as well as coordination with the project advisor. She is passionate about history and archaeological preservation, and this project provided a unique experience to explore the outdoors while learning about the Dumoine River trail!
Kira-Marie is currently a GIS applications specialist student at Fleming College. She has an undegraduate degree in Environmental Science from McGill University, with a specialty in Conservation & Biodiversity.
As the applications specialist on the team, Kira-Marie brought her experience with programming and database management to the development of this project’s more technical aspects, specifically the geodatabase design and creation of the interactive web map.... Further, she pulled from previous leadership opportunities to act as the team manager to ensure that all team members were contributing equally and were feeling inspired about their responsibilities. Her role also consisted of acting as the client liaison and ensuring that proposed deliverables and timelines were being met. This project is the perfect fit for her because she is an outdoor enthusiast and avid hiker; she is eager to hike the Dumoine River trail and use the team's creation some day soon!
