Early Career Professionals Council – ECPC

Mission: The Early-Career Professionals Council (ECPC) engages and mentors early-career professionals, advocates continuing education, and fosters positive relationships between members transitioning from the member with Student distinction to the member without that distinction. ECPC encourages the dissemination of professional and institutional knowledge and standards through education, mentoring and technical opportunities; and work closely with the Society’s membership staff, Student Advisory Council, and Sustaining Members Council to strengthen the Society and its members.

• • • Showcasing success stories and celebrating the achievements of geospatial professionals, in particular, ASPRS members. This will provide inspiration and motivation for others as they embark on their professional journey.
    • Increased social media engagement including member spotlights, with the goal of growing the awareness of the ECPC community and its benefits
    • Professional development initiatives primarily through the continuation of the ECPC Mentors Podcast but also investigating and implementing additional opportunities
    • Promoting and advocating for certification and providing opportunities to enhance the success rate for those completing the certification and examination process

The Council consists of four ASPRS members, with new officers appointed by the current council members in an application/ review/election process. The Council consists of four roles: Chair, Vice Chair, Deputy Vice Chair, and Immediate Past Chair; each position is held for a period of one year with the transition during the annual conference.

Chair
Greg Stamnes

Deputy Chair
Jordan Hicks

Immediate Past Chair
Youssef Kaddoura