Vanessa Urschel is an experienced Transport Planner at West Yorkshire Combined Authority since May 2023, focusing on public transport and active travel needs. As the Director and Principal Consultant of Urschel Geospatial Inc since October 2016, Vanessa provides geospatial consulting services in Alberta, Canada. Previous roles include serving as a Data Analyst for Women in Adventure, a Pathways & Trails Technician for the City of Calgary, and a GIS Analyst for TransCanada and Plains Midstream Canada. Vanessa's career in GIS began with positions at ENMAX and Encana Corporation, complemented by an academic background culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Calgary.