Grace Braver is a Geospatial Analyst at NV5 Geospatial, where she applies geospatial technologies to support mission-driven analysis. She holds an M.S. in Geospatial Analysis from East Tennessee State University, where her graduate research focused on applying machine learning, remote sensing, and GIS to model post-Hurricane Helene landslide susceptibility and runout in East Tennessee.
Grace’s professional experience spans government, environmental, and commercial geospatial applications, with a focus on photogrammetry, remote sensing, LiDAR, 3D modeling, and geospatial analysis. Her work with the National Park Service’s Geologic Resources Division included high-precision Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry and geohazard assessment, while subsequent industry experience expanded her work into aerial mapping, LiDAR production, and geospatial technology solutions. These experiences have given her a broad perspective on applying emerging geospatial technologies to real-world challenges across sectors.
Grace is also an active leader in the geospatial community. She founded the ASPRS Student Chapter at East Tennessee State University and served as a student representative for the Geological Society of America’s Environmental and Engineering Geology Division. She was selected as a 2026 USGIF GEOINT Golden Ticket recipient and has presented her work at national geospatial and geological conferences.
Grace was selected as a 2026 USGIF GEOINT Golden Ticket recipient. As an emerging professional in the GEOINT and geospatial community, Grace is passionate about connecting academic research with industry practice, advancing the application of emerging technologies, and helping prepare the next generation of geospatial professionals for an evolving workforce.
Prior to joining Esri as a Solutions Engineer Intern, Grace gained experience in both the public and private sectors, supporting Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry and geohazard assessment with the National Park Service’s Geologic Resources Division and aerial mapping and LiDAR production at Kucera International. These experiences, combined with her graduate research, have given her a broad perspective on how emerging geospatial technologies are applied across government, environmental science, and commercial industry.
Beyond her technical work, Grace is an emerging leader in the geospatial community. She founded the ASPRS Student Chapter at ETSU and served as Student Representative for the Geologic Society of America’s Environmental and Engineering Geology Division. As an emerging professional, she is passionate about strengthening the transition from academia to industry and preparing the next generation of geospatial professionals for an evolving workforce.