Martin has been with CartONG since 2012, first joining the team to plan the third edition of the GeOnG Forum. Since then, Martin’s position has taken numerous turns, and he is now Admin Manager & Missing Maps Project Manager. Martin has a background in social science and aid sector management and policies, which allow him to easily multitask. He was the first non-GIS person hired by CartONG, and he has played an essential role in developing HR, finance and administration processes but also helping structure the volunteer network and internal and external communication of CartONG. In 2016, he initiated the involvement of CartONG in the international mapping open source project Missing Maps and has since been an active advocate of OpenStreetMap & open data both internally and externally. Martin enjoys working at CartONG both for stimulating and rewarding interactions with people from all around the globe and very various lifestyles, while still allowing an outdoorsy and active life in Chambéry!

Contact : m_noblecourt [at] cartong [dot] org

Nina joined CartONG in July 2017, after spending several years working in the university, non-profit and institutional sectors in Paris and abroad. Nina has a background in social science and international relations. She graduated from Sciences Po. Aix and holds a Master's Degree in Conflict, Security & Development from King's College London. In her position at CartONG, Nina is in charge of ensuring the smooth running of all administrative, HR and finance functions, in support of the Admin & Financial Director, the Technical Director and the Project Managers. Nina is also in charge of external communication and event planning for CartONG, and to this end, she leads the way in the organization of the GeOnG Forum every two years. She also provides ad hoc support on a wide array of subjects - drafting of proposals, fundraising, volunteer coordination - based on the needs of the moment. After several years spent moving around, Nina is happy to have found a home in the Alps, although she does sometimes miss the sea.

Contact : n_eissen [at] cartong [dot] org

Noémie joined CartONG in March 2019, as Administrative Assistant. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanitarian Logistics and General Services from Institut Bioforce, and has previously worked for MSF France and in the social sector. Noémie was quick to take her marks, and she plays a key role in liven up CartONGs’ office life.

Contact : n_roturier [at] cartong [dot] org

Yelena joined CartONG in May 2020, as event planning & communication intern. She is originally from a small village located not far from Chambéry. However, as she puts it herself: "far and small enough not to be known". She is currently following a Master's Degree in communication in the humanitarian and development sector at University Lyon 2, and this 6-month internship will serve as her end-of-study professional experience. Yelena also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in information and communication studies and she decided to specialize into communication for the aid sector after having studied sustainable development and environmental management in Sweden. Her main mission as event planning & communication intern will be to assist with the organization of the 2020 GeOnG forum as well as support the external communication of CartONG during her time with our organization.

Contact : y_yvoz [at] cartong [dot] org

Elsa joined CartONG in January 2020 as GIS Project Manager. Originally from Finland, Elsa completed her studies in the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2013 and she holds a Master’s Degree in Social Research Methods from UCL and another one in Central and South East European Studies from LSE. Before joining CartONG, Elsa worked in research and data-driven roles for over 6 years in multiple organizations, ranging from small non-profits in the Balkans all way up to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Geneva, where she was working as the leading GIS officer in the Information Management team. In this role, she provided GIS solutions to support response efforts to various large scale disasters including the Tropical Cyclone Idai in Mozambique and the Ebola Virus Disease in DRC. It was during this time that she stumbled upon CartONG and familiarized herself with the extensive work of our organization in the world of humanitarian information management. In her new position at CartONG, Elsa will be one of the main focal points for our partner, UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency).

Contact : e_raunio [at] cartong [dot] org

Marie first joined the team in 2013 as a cartography intern. After taking a brief detour in the private sector, she became a full-time cartographer at CartONG in 2015. Marie has a background in geography, applied cartography and GIS tools with a specialization in sustainable development and spatial dynamics in developing countries. As Mapping Coordinator, Marie works with many of CartONG’s partners and, most frequently, with MSF - Doctors Without Borders. She is in charge of ensuring that emergency maps are produced by the unit in due course, and also provides support in data management, data visualization, graph production and repertories. Marie is also a skilled trainer and has conducted many GIS workshops at HQ and in the field in the last few years. With an eye for design, Marie just makes CartONG’s work look better when she is not enjoying badminton and DIY activities.

Contact : m_beeckman [at] cartong [dot] org

Roxana started working in support of CartONG in November 2017. Roxana is a graduate from University of Rennes 2 and she previously worked for Esri Romania within their Professional Services department. Roxana is a very versatile professional. She holds a certificate in ArcGIS Desktop Professional and FME and is also a Comptia Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+). In her spare time, she sings in a chorale, enter trail running competitions and is a teen camp leader in the summer.

Contact : r_nazarie [at] cartong [dot] org

Johann joined CartONG in February 2019, as part of the GIS and mapping team. As Database & GIS Officer, Johann works in support of two of our main partners, UNHCR and MSF. Johann has a background in Geography and a Master’s Degree in GIS from University of Rennes 2 as well as a Master's Degree in Sustainable Development and Renewable Natural Resources Preservation from the Institute of Temperate Forest Sciences of the University of Québec in Outaouais. Prior to CartONG, he worked as GIS Specialist in the public sector. In the winter, Johann really enjoys skiing, and in the summer time, he spends his time hiking.

Contact : j_brunelot [at] cartong [dot] org

Aude joined CartONG in August 2018 to support the Mapping and Information Management teams. She works from Switzerland but regularly joins us at the office in Chambéry. Aude holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography and a MSc. in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science. She was previously a GIS and urban planning intern, and also worked for MSF in Geneva to support their communication needs as well as change management within the organization. Aude is a very outdoorsy person.

Contact : a_matthey [at] cartong [dot] org

Born and raised in Rome, Francesco joined CartONG in May 2020 as GIS & IM Analyst. Before that, he spent six years working on GIS projects in humanitarian emergency contexts from Africa (CAR, Chad, Nigeria) to Asia (Bangladesh), as well as in the Middle East (Palestine, Iraq and Syria). At the beginning of 2018, Francesco moved to North-East Syria where he spent two years working for an organization specialized in humanitarian mine action as IM coordinator and drone operator. He then moved back to Europe, taking with him Mina, the dog he rescued from Syria, who now likes accompanying him for walks and flying drones in the countryside.

Contact : f_coccoli [at] cartong [dot] org

Gilles joined CartONG in April 2020 from remote, as the COVID-19 crisis was peaking. He has a background in geography and development, and he is currently finishing his CarthaGeo Master's Degree from Université Panthéon-Sorbonne. During his 6-month internship at CartONG, Gilles will work on compiling key resources, helping with their homogenization and their external diffusion on the CartoBlog. Gilles will also write contents such as tutorials to complete and/or finalize existing resources and will be involved in the implementation of tools and processes facilitating the centralization and sharing of resources. Additionally, Gilles is to provide support on producing static and dynamic maps and, given the current situation, he might be asked to support the work of the mapping & GIS teams on the COVID-19 response. Outside of the office, Gilles enjoys sports and traveling.

Contact : g_cazaban [at] cartong [dot] org

Stephane joined CartONG in April 2020 from remote, as the COVID-19 crisis was peaking. He is currently finishing a specialised Master's Degree in Localized Information System for Spatial Planning from AgroParisTech Montpellier, with the plan of transitioning full-time into a GIS career in the humanitarian and development sector. Stephane has a construction engineer background and over 25 years of professional experience. For nearly 5 years now, he has worked in the humanitarian sector, first as an engineer for Architectes de l'urgence then as a WASH specialist for the French Red Cross and Solidarités International. During his 6-month internship at CartONG, Stéphane will be in charge of producing maps and of working on various GIS products in support of the mapping and GIS teams.

Contact : s_vielfaure [at] cartong [dot] org

As GIS & IT Project Manager, Sylvie manages the technical teams that are assigned to implement project surrounding mapping and web-mapping requests, but also remote sensing, UAVs and a wide range of other new technologies. Since early 2018, she is notably the principal focal point for one of CartONG’s main partners, MSF - Doctors Without Borders. Sylvie started her GIS work on non-humanitarian land planning issues in mountain areas and later in the Caribbean islands. Already a GIS specialist, she shifted her work into the humanitarian sphere when she took a position with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and then the British Red Cross. She joined CartONG in 2013, and has been with us ever since, first being deployed on a regular basis to support CartONG’s partners in the field, and gradually gaining more and more responsibilities within the organization to move on to a Project Management position in 2015. Sylvie not only excels in managing day-to-day activities but is quick to wrap her mind around a problem and can rely on her strong human skills to manage her team.

Contact : s_delaborderie [at] cartong [dot] org

Jean-Guy has been a supporter of CartONG’s work for many years. He first joined CartONG in 2012 for technical support. After a break that led him in Afghanistan with Mission East, CartONG deployed him as the first ever field GIS specialist for the Ebola outbreak in 2014-2015 in support of MSF - Doctors Without Borders. After “switching allegiance” and working as flying GIS Officer for 2 years at MSF, and more than 15 deployments around the world, Jean-Guy re-joined CartONG in the newly created - and let’s face it rather mysterious - position of GeoApps Product Owner. In his new function, Jean-Guy puts his excellent communication and relation skills and his humanitarian and technical knowledge into good use and is responsible for capturing the demands of the lines of business coming from our partners and transforming them into operational and efficient webmapping solutions. When Jean-Guy is not up hill and down dale, he loves experimenting all possible random combinations of beard and hairstyles, with a few unfortunate - and a little scary - results along the way!

Contact : jg_audeoud [at] cartong [dot] org

Paola joined CartONG as Product Owner in 2019, after over 10 years of experience in the humanitarian sector as project manager and innovation officer focusing on supporting, managing and promoting the use of technology and ICT tools in healthcare and DRR related projects, with also field experience particularly in Africa and Central America. In her position at CartONG, she provides support in clarifying the technical needs of our partners related to the maintenance and development of geoapp requests and other online applications for two of our main partners, UNHCR and MSF. Paola also loves teaching and she is running online courses on mhealth tools for development projects as well as on "ICT for development" within Master programs in Italian Universities. Furthermore, she is interested in technology related to neonatal healthcare, that was the main objective of her Master's thesis in Biomedical Engineering. She loves people, networking and, in her spare time, organizing social and community events as well as activities for young children in her community such as English courses and games.

Contact : p_fava [at] cartong [dot] org

Johan has been with CartONG since March 2018, and has already greatly contributed to the team, in particular through his work on the Map Centre for MSF - Doctors Without Borders. Previously to CartONG, Johan worked in web and software development, as well as marketing at Guichon Valves in Chambéry and at Isics in Charleville-Mézières. Johan is a rather shy yet humorous person, who loves mountaineering. He is a great addition to the web-development team at CartONG.

Contact : j_roussay [at] cartong [dot] org

Olivier joined CartONG in September 2018 as part of the web-development team. Olivier has a background in geography and geomatics, and previously worked in the GIS service of an engineering firm. Having lived for many years in the developing world, Olivier has long been aware of the socio-economic challenges faced by so many in the modern world. This is one of the reasons that compelled him to switch to the humanitarian and development sector and to join CartONG. Outside the office, Olivier divides his spare time between the mountain and the seaside!

Contact : o_ribiere [at] cartong [dot] org

Pierre-Louis joined the web development team of CartONG in August 2019. He has a background in Computer Science and previously worked for SNCF for more than 2 years and a half as full-stack web developer. In the last few years, Pierre-Louis has put his IT skills to good use by supporting several associative initiatives. He also has quite a lot of volunteering experience since he has been really involved on that front from a young age. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and camping, as well as playing the ukulele, the guitar and the banjo.

Contact : pl_duthoit [at] cartong [dot] org

Miguel joined CartONG in 2015, and has been working with us ever since. Miguel implements web applications for CartONGs partners, including dashboards using various techniques including D3 or ESRI-based products. Miguel is passionate about cartography and facilitating the understanding and exploitation of data through tools like GIS and computer programming. Miguel has a background in geomatics and previously did an internship at the ICRC, which led him to CartONG. Hailing from Spain, he is never more satisfied than when he has found and fixed a bug in a piece of code. But let’s be honest, fondue probably tops that!

Contact : m_moreno [at] cartong [dot] org

Anastasiia joined CartONG in July 2018. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Master's Degree in Computer Ecological and Economic Monitoring. Prior to joining our team, Anastasiia worked for the Danish Refugee Council in Iraq as a Database Systems Analyst and an IM Specialist for a couple of years. She also has work experience as a Network Engineer in the private sector in Ukraine, where she is originally from. Anastasiia is a great asset to the CartONG team with her rare combined background in both web development and information management. She is also a bit of a polyglot, speaking 3 languages fluently (Ukrainian, Russian and English), having a good knowledge of Arabic and a basic understanding of 2 more (French and Kurdish).

Contact : a_tsymbalova [at] cartong [dot] org

A hydraulic engineer by training, Camille decided to strengthen her professional expertise with a specialization in geomatics. An adept of technical challenges, she joined CartONG's webdev team in March 2019. After having conducted an in-depth research on vector tiles and OpenStreetMap data for her Master's Degree internship, Camille now uses her multiple GIS skills as a member of the staff team. Her extended technical curiosity and flexibility make her a wonderful colleague. Camille works in support of two of our main partners - MSF and UNHCR - and also provides occasional support on various other projects. Originally from Chambéry, she is slowly reconnecting with the elephants after having traveled through Europe during her studies - yet that's not to say that she wouldn't soon travel again on behalf of CartONG!

Contact : c_guyenot [at] cartong [dot] org

As MDC & IM Project Manager, Maeve supervises a wide range of small to large-scale projects supporting CartONG's partners in the implementation of mobile data collection solutions, developing and managing capacity building activities and designing information management strategies. Before shifting to the humanitarian sector, Maeve worked for 5 years in the water and sewerage network sector as GIS Project Manager, which helped her gain advanced training skills - one of her greatest strengths. Between CartONG and Maeve, it is an old love story: Maeve volunteered for the NGO for many years before joining the team, and she is also the former President of CartONG’s Board. Maeve is constantly inspired by the dedication of her colleagues and the continuing opportunities at CartONG to meet and work with different humanitarian organizations, which works well with everyone since Maeve is one of the focal points at CartONG for new partnerships. Maeve has always loved traveling and discovering new cultures, which is a good thing since CartONG seems to regularly need her in the field for survey deployment, training or needs assessment missions around the world. Thankfully, that still leaves her time to enjoy her garden and cook her legendary chocolate cupcakes!

Contact : m_defrance [at] cartong [dot] org

Edmond joined the team in the summer 2018, although he’s been an active volunteer and supporter for many years. Edmond has over 10 years of experience in operational NGOs at both field and HQ levels, working on Information Management and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) strategies, capacity building and technical support. Prior to CartONG, Edmond worked with a lot of different organizations, such as Terre des Hommes and Solidarités international in the recent years, and in a wide array of areas of intervention: Multisectorial Emergency Response, Food Security & Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Protection among others. Originally from a background in geography, agro-economics and public policies, Edmond has developed a wide array of skills, which make him a resourceful Information Management Project Manager. Being one of the members of the team with the most field experience - with deployments in over 20 countries - he is frequently sent to support CartONG’s many partners in the field. He doesn’t think of himself as a funny guy but rather as a grumpy Franc-Comtois, although his colleagues most certainly disagree.

Contact : e_wach [at] cartong [dot] org for project-related questions. Please refer to the Privacy notice for information on how to contact our DPO.

Sylvia joined CartONG in June 2018 as IM Project Manager. Sylvia is a dedicated member of the team and has work experience in Europe and Africa. She works mostly in support of UNHCR, one of CartONG’s main partners. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology and previously worked for 3 years for ONA in Kenya as Support and M&E Manager. Sylvia then decided to pursue a Master’s Degree of Information Architecture at Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon from which she graduated in 2018, right before she joined CartONG.

Contact : s_mutsotso [at] cartong [dot] org

Claudia has been working for CartONG as an IM & MDC Specialist since the summer 2017. She is based in Switzerland all-year long, and regularly deploys abroad to support survey implementation and train the teams of CartONG’s partners. Claudia has a background in economics, and previously worked in the banking sector for 7 years before she caught the humanitarian virus. She was also an Assessment Officer for REACH Initiative in Niger and hold positions at ACAPS and UNICEF prior to joining CartONG. Claudia loves water sports and traveling. Seeing a smile on people’s face after she has helped resolve their IM/MDC problems, is priceless to her. She has had a few bad experiences with booking tickets, flight delays and flight cancelations. Yet, it is all good fun now! Just more stories to tell.

Contact : c_grigore [at] cartong [dot] org

Noel joined the IM/MDC team at CartONG in August 2019. He has a background in architecture and civil engineering. Prior to joining CartONG, Noel worked for over 4 years as an IM Specialist for Medair, first in Switzerland, and later in France and Jordan. In his previous position, he developed great training and implementation skills, traveling to half a dozen countries to run workshops and implement new IM processes. Noel also has work experience as data analyst in the private sector in Ireland and the UK. In his free time, he enjoys exploring France by bicycle, and discovering its gastronomy.

Contact : n_oboyle [at] cartong [dot] org

Abel joined CartONG in October 2018 as IM Specialist. Abel is a dedicated team member with an eclectic work background, having started his career as a documentary producer followed by 5 years in the contemporary art world. Abel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography as well as a Master’s Degree in Demography and Socio-Economics from the University of Geneva, during which he completed an internship at the EnviroSPACE lab. He also worked as a research assistant back in 2017 and 2018. Nowadays, Abel is working as part of the IM team, in particular, on the MDC & IM projects we implement in support of our partner, UNHCR. It is also worth mentioning that Abel is a bit of a polyglot, speaking 3 languages fluently (Spanish, English and French) and having a good knowledge of 2 more (Hebrew and Mandarin) as well as basic speaking skills in Portuguese. A clear asset in the sector!

Contact : a_gelman [at] cartong [dot] org

Coline joined CartONG for her end-of-study internship in March 2020 as the mandatory confinement in France was being announced. During her internship, she will be provided support to the IM & MDC team on a wide range of projects. Originally from Chambéry, Coline has a background in development economics and project management. She is currently finishing her Master’s Degree at the CERDI (Centre d’Etudes et de Recherche en Développement International). Curious, motivated and convinced of the role of new technologies in the improvement of humanitarian and development projects, Coline wishes to take part as much as possible in improving digital literacy and the appropriation of digital tools by aid workers. Outside the office, Coline enjoys outdoor activities and practicing sports.

Contact : c_garcia [at] cartong [dot] org

Manon joined the Missing Maps unit of CartONG in May 2018, as Project Coordinator. In her current position, she is in charge of coordinating the work of 2 civic service volunteers, implementing the Missing Maps projects, liaising with CartONG’s volunteers and developing new partnerships – under the guidance of the Project Manager. Manon is an urban planner by training, with much international experience. Prior to CartONG, she worked for several Japanese organizations and was living in Central America. Through her various experiences, she has acquired the ability to provide adequate technical support, conduct and monitor local and urban development projects and programs in developing countries. Manon has strong analytical skills and a real ability to handle multidisciplinary projects. She is also a champion of using geographic information for development.

Contact : m_viou [at] cartong [dot] org

Clémence joined CartONG in October 2019 after completing a Master’s Degree in international development at IEDES from Panthéon-Sorbonne University. Clémence has previous work experience at Centre Primo Lévy, CCFD-Terre Solidaire and from a cultural organization based in Belgrade, Serbia. Clémence has a keen interest in gender studies as well as the Balkans. She has been actively advocating for the rights of migrants, refugees and minorities in Europe for years.

Contact : c_beugnot [at] cartong [dot] org

Céline started her service within CartONG in November 2019. She graduated in Economics and Political Science in Grenoble. Passionate about the economy of development and the interactions “North-South”, she obtained a Master's Degree in "Governing the Large Metropolis" from Sciences Po. She wrote her Master’s thesis about the transportation system in Lima. During her time at CartONG, she will assist the team in implementing the Missing Maps project. She is fond of the Alps and is looking forward to discovering the potential of the region!

Contact : c_guette [arobase] cartong [point] org

Léonie started her civic service at CartONG in August 2019. She has a background in History, Art History, Geography and Urban Planning, and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management from Université Jean Moulin Lyon III in 2018. Léonie has had the opportunity to travel extensively in the last 4 years, and lived in India and Togo for a bit. She has a keen interest in the development sector and is very happy about having joined CartONG for 10 months to assist in the implementation of the Missing Maps project.

Contact : l_miege [at] cartong [dot] org

Charlotte has been President of CartONG since January 2015, rising to the position after volunteering for several years, and coordinating the “Cartographie d'Urgence Bénévole” with CartONG. Charlotte has a background in social science and public health, and began using GIS methods and tools to model environmental factors affecting the spread of malaria during her Geography thesis. She brings a deep understanding of complex socio-economic dynamics and in-depth experience coordinating academic research and scientific cooperation across field sites and international borders to the association. As President, she plays a key representative role for CartONG and lead strategic discussions regarding the organisation’s continuous development. She also helps coordinating interactions between CartONG’s growing team and the 50+ active volunteers providing support to the many projects undertaken each year. For Charlotte, steering a fast-evolving non-profit organisation is a complicated yet extremely rewarding challenge, which she hopes to be able to contribute for many years to come!

Contact : c_pierrat [at] cartong [dot] org

Vincent joined CartONG as Vice-President in May 2018, interested by the very unique associative project of CartONG and with the firm intention to actively contribute to its expansion. Vincent has a combined background in geology/hydrology and social science. For more than 10 years, Vincent worked for Action contre la Faim; including as Director of Operations for almost 4 years. Throughout his career, he has acquired an extensive experience in the humanitarian sector and more generally in the non-profit sector in France and abroad (in Africa, Asia and South America). He currently works as a consultant specialized in providing support to executives and their teams during organizational development or transformation phase. Vincent is also involved in teaching at the Master’s Degree level in the fields of management, leadership and humanitarian work, and has been conducting a research expedition on the new practices of solidarity in the field of collaborative economy. Vincent’s motto is to foster collective intelligence to strengthen meaning and impact. He likes exploring, discovering, change and action, and is a strong believer in diversity of people and approaches.

Contact : v_taillandier [at] cartong [dot] org

Sybille joined CartONG as Vice-President in May 2018, interested by the very unique associative project of CartONG. Sybille has a background in social and environmental corporate responsibility and more than 14 years of humanitarian experience working in the field in Asia and Africa, as Head of HR, finance and administration for both Action contre la Faim and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Sybille has also worked for the Mairie de Paris as Project coordinator for sustainable development and international cooperation from 2014 to 2018, and she has recently joined the head office of a French NGO as Internal Audit Manager. By joining the Board of CartONG, Sybille hopes to guide the association in its years of rapid growth, in the areas of human resources, but also general administration and strategic positioning in the sector.

Contact : s_bernard [at] cartong [dot] org

Claire Gillette - Secretary & Volunteer Coordinator

Claire has been Secretary of CartONG since April 2016. Trained in development geography, specialized in mapping, data analysis and visualization, Claire has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects in collaboration with research institutions, NGOs and SMEs and contribute to publications and the setting up of databases in Sudan, Brazil and Lebanon, among others. She now works as an independent geographer and cartographer in a freelancer cooperative. As Secretary, Claire keeps records of the Board's decisions and ensures that board actions are taken in compliance with the governance policies of the organization. She also plays an active role in welcoming new members and coordinating volunteer activities. A long-time active member of various youth, associative and cooperative movements, Claire very much enjoy helping CartONG fulfill its potential as an association bringing together passionate staff members, volunteers and partners!

Contact : c_gillette [at] cartong [dot] org

Michel started occasionally volunteering for CartONG in 2016, by taking part to mapathons. After retiring in June 2017, Michel naturally decided to dedicate more of his time to initiatives close to his professional background and interests, and got further involved in the Missing Maps project by regularly and actively contributing to OSM. Following this trajectory, Michel joined the Board as elected member in May 2018 and became Treasurer in April 2019. CartONG was glad to welcome such an experienced GIS specialist as part of its Board. Indeed, Michel has extensive professional experience in GIS, having spent the first half of his career at the Institut Géographique National, before moving to the position of Head of Geographic Information Systems first at the Department of Seine-Saint-Denis, and later on at the City of Montreuil.

Contact : m_bouillot [at] cartong [dot] org

Jean-Paul Nicoletti - Human Resources Advisor

Jean-Paul is a curious mind, always keen to explore and experiment with new tools and digital interfaces. Fascinated by the idea of using new technologies for social impact and humanitarian work, Jean-Paul joined CartONG as a volunteer in 2014, quickly rising to the position of elected Board member in 2015. Jean-Paul plays a very important role within the organization, acting as Human Resources advisor for the Board and providing guidance and support to the Management team and any staff member seeking advice. Jean-Paul has also been extensively involved with the Missing Maps project in France, frequently participating in mapathons as well as actively contributing to OSM. Jean-Paul has had a long career in agricultural engineering, through which he has developed extensive knowledge in agronomy, economics, computer sciences and statistics. Thanks to his extensive professional and volunteering experience with CartONG, Jean-Paul has been able to provide advanced support to the organisation. This was notably the case during CartONG’s web-mapping CNLS project in 2017, at the occasion of which Jean-Paul gave a week mapping training in Madagascar.

Contact : jp_nicoletti [at] cartong [dot] org

Robert Danziger - Member of the Board

Robert joined the Board of CartONG in May 2017 with the intention of helping develop CartONG’s volunteer network and projects beyond France. Robert received his PhD in Political Science in the US, and taught at the Mannheim University (Germany) for several years. He also spent over 30 years at the European University Institute in Florence (Italy), working in the IT service and gained in-depth experience with DBMS, data processing and project management. After retiring in 2013, he started to follow cartographic and geo-informatic courses at the University of Heidelberg, where he learned of CartONG! Robert is a very active Board member. In 2017, he launched the MAMAPA project in Mannheim, one of CartONG’s biggest volunteer initiatives to date, to support the local integration of immigrants (resident in the Rhein-Neckar region of Germany) and to contribute to international humanitarian initiatives as part of the Missing Maps project. MAMAPA works closely with another one of CartONG’s projects called Maps from here and abroad. He also organized a project in northern Ghana in 2006, which now involves the use of cartographic techniques.

Contact : r_danziger [at] cartong [dot] org

Lina Toro - Member of the Board

Originally from Colombia, Lina first studied biology before completing a Master's Degree in Environment and Sustainable Development and a Master's Degree in Public Health. Her first immersion in the field of cartography tookk place in 2011 during a project aiming to improve flood risk management in several departments of Colombia. Since then, Lina has been fascinated by cartography and its cross-cutting nature, and by the usefulness of cartographic representations for the comprehension of information and decision-making. She has long been interested in humanitarian work and has volunteered for several humanitarian projects in Colombia, especially for children living in the slums of Medellin. Wanting to continue her humanitarian commitment in France, she joined CartONG in early 2018, after discovering the association through an article. In April 2019, she became a member of the association's Board.

Contact : l_toro [at] cartong [dot] org