Kat Palermo

Kat Palermo is an experienced GIS specialist currently serving as an Associate GIS Specialist II at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, where responsibilities include managing and analyzing spatial data and implementing automated workflows for environmental mapping projects. Prior roles include Associate GIS Specialist I at the same institute, Graduate Student Instructor at the University of California, Berkeley, and Geospatial Information Science Intern at the Santa Clara County Fire Department, where advanced GIS tools were applied for fire prevention and management. Additional experience as an Environmental Planning Consultant for the County of Santa Cruz, Assistant Ecologist, and Natural Resources Intern showcases expertise in environmental analysis, habitat restoration, and project management. Kat Palermo holds a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning and a Bachelor's degree in Conservation and Resource Studies, both from the University of California, Berkeley.