Karen Snow MSIST, GISP
Senior Research and Planning Analyst at Calbright College- Claim this Profile
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Richard McCrow
I am writing this in support for Karen Snow and her desire to seek positions of greater authority. Karen and I have been colleagues for almost ten years and have worked together on numerous projects. I have relied on Karen to provide extensive and technical research and evaluation on a myriad of grants proposals and strategic plans during my tenure at Bakersfield College. She has always been the consummate team player that established and maintained cooperative working relationships with all team players. She is an extremely organized and focused individual. She is exceptionally gifted at mining and analyzing data to provide for solid decisions that direct countless college projects and initiatives. Her reports provide highly usable data with tabular, graphic, and statistical content presented in a way that is easy for all to understand. Her research always has the highest levels of reliability and provided us the utmost confidence in the strategic directions we decided upon. Based on Karen’s input, my areas of responsibility march forwarded with confidence in knowing we are doing what is best for our students. Her student-centered approach to identifying key data allowed us to keep focus on our goals and objectives. She has exceptional attention to detail coupled with the flexibility needed to move projects forward. She has all those attributes cherished in a fast paced and productive environment. She leads by example and has proven herself to be extremely competent and hard-charging. I’m thankful I had the opportunity to work with her and highly recommend her for positions of greater responsibility and authority. If you have questions, please feel free to call me at (661)395-4921. Respectfully, Richard C. McCrow Dean of Instruction Bakersfield College
Vince Zaragoza, AICP, GISP
As a colleague of Karen during my tenure with URISA she exhibited professionalism and team work in implementing GIS related activities to benefit the goals of this organization for our region. I wholeheartedly recommend her for expertise in geospatial technology and collorative planning. Vince Zaragoza
Richard McCrow
I am writing this in support for Karen Snow and her desire to seek positions of greater authority. Karen and I have been colleagues for almost ten years and have worked together on numerous projects. I have relied on Karen to provide extensive and technical research and evaluation on a myriad of grants proposals and strategic plans during my tenure at Bakersfield College. She has always been the consummate team player that established and maintained cooperative working relationships with all team players. She is an extremely organized and focused individual. She is exceptionally gifted at mining and analyzing data to provide for solid decisions that direct countless college projects and initiatives. Her reports provide highly usable data with tabular, graphic, and statistical content presented in a way that is easy for all to understand. Her research always has the highest levels of reliability and provided us the utmost confidence in the strategic directions we decided upon. Based on Karen’s input, my areas of responsibility march forwarded with confidence in knowing we are doing what is best for our students. Her student-centered approach to identifying key data allowed us to keep focus on our goals and objectives. She has exceptional attention to detail coupled with the flexibility needed to move projects forward. She has all those attributes cherished in a fast paced and productive environment. She leads by example and has proven herself to be extremely competent and hard-charging. I’m thankful I had the opportunity to work with her and highly recommend her for positions of greater responsibility and authority. If you have questions, please feel free to call me at (661)395-4921. Respectfully, Richard C. McCrow Dean of Instruction Bakersfield College
Vince Zaragoza, AICP, GISP
As a colleague of Karen during my tenure with URISA she exhibited professionalism and team work in implementing GIS related activities to benefit the goals of this organization for our region. I wholeheartedly recommend her for expertise in geospatial technology and collorative planning. Vince Zaragoza
Richard McCrow
I am writing this in support for Karen Snow and her desire to seek positions of greater authority. Karen and I have been colleagues for almost ten years and have worked together on numerous projects. I have relied on Karen to provide extensive and technical research and evaluation on a myriad of grants proposals and strategic plans during my tenure at Bakersfield College. She has always been the consummate team player that established and maintained cooperative working relationships with all team players. She is an extremely organized and focused individual. She is exceptionally gifted at mining and analyzing data to provide for solid decisions that direct countless college projects and initiatives. Her reports provide highly usable data with tabular, graphic, and statistical content presented in a way that is easy for all to understand. Her research always has the highest levels of reliability and provided us the utmost confidence in the strategic directions we decided upon. Based on Karen’s input, my areas of responsibility march forwarded with confidence in knowing we are doing what is best for our students. Her student-centered approach to identifying key data allowed us to keep focus on our goals and objectives. She has exceptional attention to detail coupled with the flexibility needed to move projects forward. She has all those attributes cherished in a fast paced and productive environment. She leads by example and has proven herself to be extremely competent and hard-charging. I’m thankful I had the opportunity to work with her and highly recommend her for positions of greater responsibility and authority. If you have questions, please feel free to call me at (661)395-4921. Respectfully, Richard C. McCrow Dean of Instruction Bakersfield College
Vince Zaragoza, AICP, GISP
As a colleague of Karen during my tenure with URISA she exhibited professionalism and team work in implementing GIS related activities to benefit the goals of this organization for our region. I wholeheartedly recommend her for expertise in geospatial technology and collorative planning. Vince Zaragoza
Richard McCrow
I am writing this in support for Karen Snow and her desire to seek positions of greater authority. Karen and I have been colleagues for almost ten years and have worked together on numerous projects. I have relied on Karen to provide extensive and technical research and evaluation on a myriad of grants proposals and strategic plans during my tenure at Bakersfield College. She has always been the consummate team player that established and maintained cooperative working relationships with all team players. She is an extremely organized and focused individual. She is exceptionally gifted at mining and analyzing data to provide for solid decisions that direct countless college projects and initiatives. Her reports provide highly usable data with tabular, graphic, and statistical content presented in a way that is easy for all to understand. Her research always has the highest levels of reliability and provided us the utmost confidence in the strategic directions we decided upon. Based on Karen’s input, my areas of responsibility march forwarded with confidence in knowing we are doing what is best for our students. Her student-centered approach to identifying key data allowed us to keep focus on our goals and objectives. She has exceptional attention to detail coupled with the flexibility needed to move projects forward. She has all those attributes cherished in a fast paced and productive environment. She leads by example and has proven herself to be extremely competent and hard-charging. I’m thankful I had the opportunity to work with her and highly recommend her for positions of greater responsibility and authority. If you have questions, please feel free to call me at (661)395-4921. Respectfully, Richard C. McCrow Dean of Instruction Bakersfield College
Vince Zaragoza, AICP, GISP
As a colleague of Karen during my tenure with URISA she exhibited professionalism and team work in implementing GIS related activities to benefit the goals of this organization for our region. I wholeheartedly recommend her for expertise in geospatial technology and collorative planning. Vince Zaragoza
Credentials
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GISP
GISCINov, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Senior Research and Planning Analyst
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Jan 2020 - Present
Calbright College, the 115th CCC, opened in October 2019. Calbright and its staff are committed to increasing economic mobility and closing equity gaps for working adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education. Calbright offers online, flexible, affordable skills-based programs. Calbright College, the 115th CCC, opened in October 2019. Calbright and its staff are committed to increasing economic mobility and closing equity gaps for working adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education. Calbright offers online, flexible, affordable skills-based programs.
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URISA's GISCorps
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California, United States
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GISCorps Volunteer
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Aug 2021 - Present
Operating under the auspices of URISA, GISCorps coordinates short-term, volunteer-based GIS services to communities in need worldwide. Operating under the auspices of URISA, GISCorps coordinates short-term, volunteer-based GIS services to communities in need worldwide.
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URISA_International
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California, United States
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URISA member
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May 2021 - Present
URISA is the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association. URISA is a non-profit, volunteer-based association that provides education and training, a vibrant and connected community, advocacy for geospatial challenges and issues, and essential resources for GIS professionals throughout their careers. URISA is the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association. URISA is a non-profit, volunteer-based association that provides education and training, a vibrant and connected community, advocacy for geospatial challenges and issues, and essential resources for GIS professionals throughout their careers.
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California URISA
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Central Valley, California
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California URISA Board area representative
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May 2021 - Jan 2023
URISA is the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association. URISA is a non-profit, volunteer-based association that provides education and training, a vibrant and connected community, advocacy for geospatial challenges and issues, and essential resources for GIS professionals throughout their careers. URISA is the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association. URISA is a non-profit, volunteer-based association that provides education and training, a vibrant and connected community, advocacy for geospatial challenges and issues, and essential resources for GIS professionals throughout their careers.
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Bakersfield College
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Bakersfield, California Area
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Research Analyst
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Feb 2017 - Jan 2020
Bakersfield College was founded in 1913 and is one of the nation's oldest continually-operating community colleges. BC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in the southern San Joaquin Valley that serves 31,000 students annually. Bakersfield College was founded in 1913 and is one of the nation's oldest continually-operating community colleges. BC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in the southern San Joaquin Valley that serves 31,000 students annually.
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Kern Community College District
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Bakersfield, California Area
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Research Analyst
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Nov 2012 - Jan 2017
Kern Community College District (KCCD) serves communities spread over 24,800 square miles in parts of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino counties through programs at Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso College and Porterville College. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the district’s colleges offer programs and services that develop student potential and create opportunities for local citizens. KCCD is geographically one of the largest community college districts in the United States, serving 44 thousand students annually. Show less
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Central Califonia Chapter URISA
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California
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Current Member, Past Board Member
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Nov 2008 - Nov 2014
I have been a chapter member since 2008. I spent one year each as Vice President, President, and Immediate Past President. Presently, I assist on the board as a committee member continuing the all volunteer efforts to bring professional development, training, advocacy and student mentoring to the Central California area. The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), is a nonprofit association of professionals using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other information technologies to solve challenges in state/provincial, regional and local government agencies and departments. It is considered to be the premier organization for the use and integration of spatial information technology to improve the quality of life in urban and regional environments. Show less
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Board Secretary
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
I have been a CGIA member since 2009. I have served as a board director representing small cities since 2011 and am currently the board secretary. CGIA’s mission is to promote the effective use of GIS by pursuing the following goals: Encouraging appropriate, coordinated, and cost-effective use, acquisition, exchange, and management of geographic information in the state of California Promoting the use of consistent standards, procedures, and mechanisms for ensuring the accuracy and quality of geographic information used and created by public and private entities in California Supporting and promoting the practice of GIS Monitoring developments in the field of GIS and informing the membership of same Serving as a resource for its membership Providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information Show less
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City of Delano; Delano CA
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Delano, California
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Geographical Information Systems Technician
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Apr 2008 - Sep 2012
The City of Delano provides governmental services to 55,000 residents which include water, sewer, waste water treatment, street, infrastructure maintenance, parks, recreation, building, planning, engineering, economic development and housing assistance. I was the GIS lead for the city and operated as an internal service for GIS data creation, maintenance and mapping for each city department. Database input and maintenance (including digitization of legacy information) Layer and table creation and maintenance (including metadata and historical records) Data collection and city demographics Community outreach meetings and events (including public participatory planning series) Survey creation and field data collection Grant project data and reporting assistance Website data maintenance Show less
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Instructor: Delano Campus
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Jan 2009 - Jun 2009
COMS B40: Funamental GIS and ArcGIS Concepts Bakersfield College is one of three schools in the Kern Community College District. The District’s mission is to provide students with educational and vocational training. As adjunct faculty I was able to provide entry level computer and GIS training to students in a rural extension campus. Lab and lecture computer based GIS instruction Creation of course syllabus COMS B40: Funamental GIS and ArcGIS Concepts Bakersfield College is one of three schools in the Kern Community College District. The District’s mission is to provide students with educational and vocational training. As adjunct faculty I was able to provide entry level computer and GIS training to students in a rural extension campus. Lab and lecture computer based GIS instruction Creation of course syllabus
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GIS Intern
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Jun 2007 - Apr 2008
Kern COG is the federally designated MPO and the state designated RTPA for Kern County. Its primary function is to develop or update transportation plans and allocated federal and state funds to implement those plans. It is also a state designated Census Data Center and provides leadership in development of geographical information systems for local government. As an intern for Kern COG I used my educational background in Demographic and Quantitative methods to prepare member agencies demographic maps for grant submissions. I worked on a variety of projects using GIS to update and digitize mapping, analyze route scenarios and to engage the public concerning long term planning regionally and state wide. Show less
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Student
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2006 - 2008
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Education
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2018 - 2020
Claremont Graduate University
MSIST, Information Systems and Technology -
2012 - 2013
University of Southern California
GIST Masters Candiate, Geographic Information Science and Technology -
2006 - 2008
California State University, Bakersfield
Bachelor, Sociology: Urban Studies and Planning
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