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Cassandra Clouston serves as a Sessional Instructor in the Department of City Planning at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba, while concurrently holding the position of GIS Supervisor for the Land Information Service Group within the Planning, Property & Development Department at the City of Winnipeg.
Her academic credentials include:
- Master of GIS Applications (MGISA) from the University of Vancouver Island
- Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Winnipeg
- Advanced Diploma in GIS with Honours from Red River College
With over 25 years of professional experience spanning private and public sectors, Clouston specializes in applying Geographic Information Systems across scientific research, construction, and urban planning domains. Her expertise extends to environmental analysis, spatial data modeling, and cartographic visualization, with notable practical implementation through volunteer work with Winnipeg Search and Rescue (WINSAR) where she provides critical mapping and communication support during emergency operations.
No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source material.
While actively engaged in teaching 'ARCG GI/S for Planners', the available information does not indicate formal supervision of graduate students or management of research grants. Her professional contributions are primarily demonstrated through municipal GIS leadership and community service rather than traditional academic research funding.
Clouston maintains active involvement in professional communities as a GIS Professional (GISP) certified by the GIS Certification Institute, and through six years of service on the Manitoba GIS User Group (MGUG) board including two years as President. Her operational work with WINSAR exemplifies practical application of geospatial technologies in real-world emergency response scenarios.
