Emily Mercurio, PhD, PG (she/her)

Emily is a big thinker and a lifelong learner. She leverages 25 years of experience with Earth science data and mapping technologies for leading the development and application of CivicMapper’s products and services. Her career has focused on creating innovative and data-driven solutions to support decisions at the intersection of our natural and built environments. She is an experienced geoscientist and an expert in mapping, field geology, GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial technology.

As co-founder and CEO of CivicMapper, Emily draws upon her experience as a leader in map-based technology projects. Her current work is focused on creating spatially enabled applications that empower decision making on the front lines of climate change, infrastructure, and social equity. Emily is a licensed professional geologist in the state of Pennsylvania. She sits on the board of the Three Rivers Waterkeeper and the Pennsylvania State University Graduates of Earth and Mineral Science.

Education:

Pennsylvania State University- B.A Geoscience

Michigan Technological University – M.S. Geology

University of Pittsburgh- Ph.D. Geology