In order for OSM to grow, we need to get new people involved. The world of academia presents a fertile recruiting ground of students and professors alike. I believe that if young students understand the awesomeness of OSM, they will go on to be contributors and informal ambassadors.

I am running for the OpenStreetMap U.S. board to make this happen. As a cartographer and entrepreneur, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life and figured out innovative solutions to all sorts of problems. I like to think creatively about high-level and long-term issues, but I’m also extremely organized and detail-oriented. I love facilitating and am excited about the possibility of working with a team of talented, passionate mappers to take OSM to the next level.

I strongly believe in the mission to promote the wonderful, free and open map that is OpenStreetMap, but in the past, I haven’t contributed much or gotten very involved. @lxbarth, I’m answering your call.

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!

Check out the OSM U.S. Elections page here.

(Edit, 10/5/2014) Check out my Manifesto, Pt. 2 here.