Eliane joined CartONG in August 2021 as Administrative and Logistic Officer. Originally from the region, she holds a Master's Degree in Development Economics - Governance of Organizations for International Development from the University Grenoble Alpes. Before joining CartONG, Eliane did an internship in Madrid and a civic service in Lyon in the field of international solidarity, as a project assistant. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, music and traveling.

Contact: e_ceccato [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, in particular in Vietnam. Nina has a background in social science and international relations. She graduated from Sciences Po. Aix-en-Provence and holds a Master's Degree in Conflict, Security & Development from King's College London. After having been respectively Administrative & Communications Officer, then Administrative & Communications Coordinator at CartONG, since September 2020, Nina holds the position of Communications & Outreach Project Manager. In this new role, she is in charge of CartONG's external communication, including the organization of the GeOnG forum every two years. Nina also provides support to projects in particular in terms of research and production of new resources and learning content, as well as through the design and coordination of dissemination plans for project deliverables. Nina also acts as a facilitator on fundraising activities at CartONG. 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

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". Recently graduated from a Master's Degree in communication in the humanitarian and development sector at University Lyon 2, Yelena pursues her journey within CartONG as a Communications Officer after having completed her internship at the end of her studies. She 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. After assisting with the organization of the 2020 GeOnG forum during her internship, Yelena's main mission as Communications Officer is to support the external communication of CartONG during her time with our organization. In her spare time, Yelena likes to go hiking but most of all she is a Latin dance buff!

Contact: y_yvoz [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 GIS Project Manager, 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

Alison joined CartONG in February 2021 as GIS Project Manager. After several years in the private sector, she became a GIS specialist for Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland in 2016. This was followed by several long field missions up until 2018, mainly in Africa. She then joined MSF headquarters in Geneva as a GIS Business Analyst. Alison holds a Master's Degree in Geographic Sciences as well as a certificate in International Relations and Conflict Analysis from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium). As a GIS Project Manager, Alison is in charge of coordinating several projects with various of our partners. Based in Haute-Savoie but proud of her Belgian origins, Alison enjoys drinking a nice beer and is always happy to discover the local micro-breweries!

Contact: a_lenaerts [at] cartong [dot] org

Sophie joined CartONG’s Mapping & GIS team in June 2022 as a Portfolio Manager. With a background in urban planning, she has worked for ten years in the field of international development in the area of water, sanitation and waste services, both in the field (sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti) and from France. Her role is to manage the partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières and to develop other potential partnerships. When she is not at CartONG, Sophie is out hiking or on her mountain bike!

Contact: s_oddo [at] cartong [dot] org

Stéphane joined CartONG in April 2020 from remote during the first Covid-19 lockdown in France for a 6-month internship as part of his Specialized Master's Degree in Localized Information Systems for Spatial Planning at AgroParisTech Montpellier. Hired at the end of his internship as a GIS Officer then as a Services mapping Coordinator, he continues with enthusiasm his collaboration with CartONG and his more recent professional project of doing GIS for the aid sector. Stéphane has a construction engineering background and more than 20 years of professional experience. Since 2015 though, he has been working in the humanitarian field, first as an engineer for Architectes de l'urgence then as a WASH specialist for the French Red Cross and Solidarités International. A member of the mapping and GIS team, Stéphane is in charge of monitoring the mapping portal of CartONG’s partner, MSF, and of producing static and dynamic maps among other tasks. Outside of the professional world, he is happy hiking but also enjoys water sports.

Contact: s_vielfaure [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

Miguel joined CartONG in 2015, and has been working with us ever since. Miguel implements web applications for CartONG's 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 a traineeship 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

Stella joined CartONG in April 2020, as the covid-19 crisis was spreading worldwide. As GIS specialist, she currently supports our partners’ covid-19 crisis response with implementing and improving GIS products (such as webmaps or ops dashboards), as well as data management. Stella has an academic background in Computer Science and Geographic Information Systems, and more than 12 years of experience working in the field of GIS in various positions for private and public organizations, NGOs and United Nations’ programs and agencies. She actually previously worked for CartONG back in 2007 for a project operating in Uganda. We welcome her back as part of the team!

Contact: s_oyo [at] cartong [dot] org

Gilles joined CartONG in April 2020 from remote, when the COVID-19 crisis was reaching its peak, for a 6-month internship in GIS & documentation, after which he was hired as a GIS Officer. Gilles has a background in cartography and development geography from the Panthéon-Sorbonne University. At CartONG, he works on new partnerships with French-speaking NGOs, especially on developing and conducting training courses related to cartography and GIS tools. Gilles also provides support on the production of static and dynamic maps for MSF as member of the cartography & GIS team. In his spare time, Gilles enjoys sports, science fiction literature and handicrafts.

Contact: g_cazaban [at] cartong [dot] org

Luc joined CartONG in April 2021 as a Geographic Information Systems Intern, for his end-of-study internship as part of his Master's Degree in geomatics and territorial project management at the University of Avignon. After completing his internship in October 2021, Luc continues his journey within CartONG as GIS Officer. Previously, he worked as a contributor for the OpenStreetMap project in Benin as well as on community mapping projects in West Africa. Among other things, he is a member of the OSM contributors' collective in the French-speaking area (Projet EOF in French). During his spare time, Luc enjoys playing and watching football games!

Contact: l_kpogbe [at] cartong [dot] org

Fabien joined CartONG in January 2021 as GIS Business Analyst mainly supporting MSF- Doctors Without Borders. Fabien holds a Master’s Degree in GIS from Université Rennes 2, with a focus on the use of GIS in the humanitarian sector. Prior to joining CartONG, he worked for the Lebanese Red Cross in Beirut as a GIS specialist, supporting with remote sensing, drone mapping, data visualization and data management. Originally from a small coastal town in France, he will have to trade his surfboards for a pair of skis!

Contact: f_lezeau [at] cartong [dot] org

Benjamin joined CartONG in January 2022 as GIS and Learning & Development Officer for our partner Médecins Sans Frontières. After having studies at the Institut de Géographie Alpine and the University of Montreal, he quickly turned to GIS to start his career. First working for the public sector in Annecy, Toulouse, and then in the Jura, he returned to the Alps in 2017 for a position as a GIS Officer in a land use planning consultancy in Chambéry. Following his recruitment by CartONG, he is now moving to the humanitarian sector. After 10 years of experience in geomatics, it is with enthusiasm that he begins this new cartographic adventure! For the rest, if you don't find him in front of his screen, it's because he's on his bike, on his skis, taking care of his bees or reading a good graphic novel.

Contact: b_brique [at] cartong [dot] org

Pascaline joined CartONG in June 2022 as a GIS officer in the Mapping & GIS team. Pascaline is a trained geographer and started her career in a Centre for Research on Natural Disasters (CRED) where she discovered the humanitarian sector. She then developed her GIS skills through her experience as a trainer at ESRI France. At CartONG, she is mainly involved in map production and data management for our partner Médecins sans Frontières. Working remotely from Paris, Pascaline is looking forward to practicing her passion for climbing in Chambéry, to be able to ski and hike without limits in any season.

Contact: p_wallemacq [at] cartong [dot] org

Simon joined CartONG in July 2022 as Product Owner. After a year in the public service, he became a GIS Specialist for Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland in 2016. This was followed by numerous field missions in Africa, South East Asia and the Caribbean. He also worked one year as GIS Business Analyst at MSF headquarters in Geneva and a few months as GIS Advisor at MSF France headquarters in Paris. Simon holds a Master's degree in Geographic Sciences from the University Joseph Fourier in Grenoble (France). In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his friends, mostly outside in the nature and mountains!

Contact: s_violino [at] cartong [dot] org

Melanie joined CartONG in July 2022 as a GIS Oficer. Integrated in the GeoApps AGOL & Portal section for MSF, she comes to reinforce the GIS team. After beginning her career in the army where she discovered geomatics, she increased her skills in several areas such as urban development, communication, environment, energy networks, military institute, etc. During her reconversion, she completed 3 diplomas in 1 year: a Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, a Professional License in IS & software and a professional title of GIS Field Woman. She was able to explore several parts of the world: EU, Africa, Middle East and French Overseas Territories. Mélanie is a butterfly who loves to explore new horizons: bike-jöring, ice climbing, krav maga... she is a jack of all trades! Involved in the security of people, it is with her faithful sidekick Sam that Melanie tracks with the search-and-rescue firefighters’ brigade! She has been a volunteer in the SPA and from time to time helps orphans in Thailand: a support she is particularly attached to.

Contact: m_nossant [at] cartong [dot] org

Anaïs joined CartONG in May 2022 for an internship in GIS, which resulted in a position as GIS Officer. She has worked for many years in the international solidarity sector, mostly in information management positions. Following her first informal experiences in cartography, she decided to professionalize in the area of GIS, convinced that quality data and an accurate spatial analysis can only improve the way we help our beneficiaries. She also enjoys building yurts, juggling, hiking and caving in her native Ariege.

Contact: a_timper [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. 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_chollet [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

Maëlle has been a supporter of CartONG’s work for many years, and has volunteered her time to support our organization on many occasions. More recently, she joined CartONG’s team in March 2021 as Product Owner. Among her missions, she is in charge of doing the link between the needs in geospatial solutions and the web development team. What she likes in her work, is to be at the intersection of many topics and to define solutions adapted to the needs of specialists or decision makers. She also likes to search for new ways to meet the challenges posed by projects, whether they are traditional or innovative. Maëlle has a background in geoscience, a PhD in satellite imagery, and several years of experience in French and international institutions. She worked for 6 years at the United Nations on development support projects and crisis management resulting from natural disasters or conflicts. In her free time she likes to climb mountains on foot, on skis, in all weather conditions... it doesn't matter as long as she shares a good time!

Contact: m_aubert [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

Pierre-Louis joined the web development team of CartONG in August 2019 as a Back-end web developer, later growing in the position of Full stack developer. 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

Etienne joined CartONG in February 2021 as web developer. He is an experienced software engineer, who truly appreciates evolving in a multi-disciplinary context. He considers computer sciences as powerful tools that need to be put at the service of concrete applications. In addition to being a developer working remotely from the West Indies, Etienne is a traveler who enjoys hiking and diving in Martinique. But if you give him the opportunity for a good chess game, he surely won't resist!

Contact: e_delclaux [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

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

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

Christophe joined CartONG as IM Project Manager in August 2022. He had already worked with CartONG as a volunteer a few years back on mapping projects. He has an academic background in web & multimedia, as well as degrees in Human Geography (BSc) and Agroecology (MSc). His career has been in part IT-oriented as he has worked previously as a data migration & cloud computing specialist and mobile app developer. For the rest, it has also been centered around agriculture in the development sector. Christophe spent some time in the Philippines working on an urban agriculture project and also worked as a project manager for rural development projects in Mauritania for Cerai, a Spanish NGO. Most recently, he has managed to combine data and agriculture in a development context, first while doing his Masters' research project in Ethiopia doing a social network analysis on farmers' Sorgho seeds and then as a data analyst for the Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation working with data around seeds for projects in several East-African countries. In his spare time, Christophe loves hiking, trail running and climbing so he’s very much looking forward to enjoying his new "playground" around Chambéry.

Contact: c_rodier [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

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 Mandarin as well as basic speaking skills in Portuguese. A clear asset in the sector!

Contact: a_gelman [at] cartong [dot] org

Steve joined CartONG in July 2021 after spending the past few years in the development and humanitarian sectors in the field. He spent the past 2 years working on the Syrian response based primarily in Iraq and Jordan, specifically focusing on humanitarian situation monitoring research and monitoring & evaluation for emergency assistance. With an academic background in Public Health, he also spent almost three years working in Cambodia, including as Health Program Manager for the NGO People In Need. Hailing from Western Canada and new to France, he’s excited to be in Chambéry and being once again close to the mountains for skiing in the winter.

Contact: s_peat [at] cartong [dot] org

Anaïs joined CartONG in February 2022 as an IM & MDC Officer. She holds a Master's Degree in Development Economics and is particularly interested in Monitoring & Evaluation and data collection. Before joining CartONG, Anaïs worked for LASAARE, a research center based in Casablanca, and then at Inter Aide's headquarters in Versailles, to evaluate the impact of health programs in Morocco, Malawi and Mozambique. More recently, Anaïs worked in the field, for the Regional Chamber of Social and Solidarity Economy (CRESS) of Mayotte, where she conducted surveys and studies regarding after-school care, medico-social and health care, and the informal economy in the territory. Anaïs has just arrived in Chambéry and is delighted to be living in Savoie, close to the mountains, where she can enjoy outdoor activities (skiing, hiking, etc.), not to mention the region's culinary specialties, or more precisely, its various cheeses!

Contact: a_duchatel [at] cartong [dot] org

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: with a background in social science and aid sector management and policies, 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 project Missing Maps and has since been an active advocate of OpenStreetMap and collaborative approaches both internally and externally. He now focuses on managing various participatory mapping and open data projects, with a strong interest in building partnerships in particular with field organizations, developing new projects and inventing new approaches. Martin enjoys working at CartONG both for the stimulating and rewarding environment and team, but also for the flexibility that allows him to be part-time for his other activities, in particular locally in Chambéry.

Contact: m_noblecourt [at] cartong [dot] org

Manon joined CartONG in May 2018 as Missing Maps Project Coordinator. Since September 2021, she holds the position of Participatory Mapping Project Manager and contributes to extending participatory approaches within our mapping projects. Manon supports smaller NGO with low tech, open source and collaborative mapping solutions. She also actively participates to the improvement of refugee site mapping on OpenStreetMap. Manon completed a Master's Degree in urban planning and habitat for the Global South. Prior to CartONG, she worked in central America for several NGOs conducting local and urban development projects. 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

Pauline joined CartONG in October 2022 as Inclusive Projects Manager & Volunteering Facilitator. After completing her training at ESCD 3A in administrative and financial management, Pauline spent about ten years working for international NGOs. She worked for several years in coordination positions in West and Central Africa, in emergency and development contexts, for the NGO ALIMA, as well as at the headquarters of Humanity & Inclusion. Within the participatory mapping team, she leads various projects on Education for Citizenship and International Solidarity (ECSI) as well as the MapInclusive project. She is also in charge of the implementation of the Associative Life and Volunteer Involvement Strategy at CartONG, with the support of the Board. Outside of CartONG, Pauline also volunteers for other associations in Savoie and internationally. She is passionate about public health and issues related to the climate emergency. Recently arrived in Chambéry, Pauline is delighted to move closer to the mountains and lakes to enjoy them all year long!

Contact: p_michavila [at] cartong [dot] org

Léonie first joined CartONG as a civic service in August 2019. For ten months, she has assisted the implementation of the Missing Maps project. Delighted by the whole experience, she was then offered the opportunity to stay with us as Participatory Mapping Project Officer. 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. Prior to CartONG, Léonie has had the opportunity to travel extensively, and she lived in India and Togo for a bit. She has a keen interest in the development sector. Also - and let's face it, most importantly to her colleagues - Léonie is by far, the best baker of the team!

Contact: l_miege [at] cartong [dot] org

Clara joined CartONG in October 2021 as Volunteers and Partnerships Officer. She graduated from Sciences Po. Aix with a Master’s Degree in International Relations. Before settling in Chambéry, Clara did two internships abroad: one in Toronto as Assistant Project Officer for the NGO International Federation on Ageing and a second one in Mexico City as Grants Officer for the NGO TECHO México. In her spare time, she enjoys upcycling clothes, cooking, and reading books about activism.

Contact: c_castoldi [at] cartong [dot] org

Sophie joined CartONG as a Missing Maps Civic Service Volunteer in May 2022 and will be with us for a duration of 8 months. She holds a Master's Degree in Geomatics from Lyon University during which she studied remote sensing, physical geography, natural risk management and GIS. She also took courses on journalism in Lille and on international relations in Lyon. Sophie first joined CartONG as a volunteer in 2020, during lockdown, and then continued to contribute to the Missing Maps project. She looks forward to contributing more to CartONG projects while improving her GIS skills. Sophie also hopes to get back to hiking and skiing around Chambéry!

Contact: s_talbot [at] cartong [dot] org

Matthieu joined CartONG as a Missing Maps Civic Service Volunteer in September 2022 for a period of eight months. A geographer by training, he graduated in September 2022 from a Master's Degree in Geopolitics-Geoint at Sorbonne Université in which he was taught the importance of understanding territories and their populations. Having previously completed an internship in an earth observation startup working for the development of southern countries, he is motivated to continue in this direction with CartONG. This civic service volunteer position offers him a unique opportunity to progress in cartography while contributing to resolving territorial issues.

Contact: m_haasser [at] cartong [dot] org

Edmond joined the CartONG Board in June 2021 as Vice-President, before becoming its President in June 2022. He has over 10 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, having worked mainly with operational NGOs (Solidarités International, Terre des hommes, etc.) both in the field and in headquarters, on issues of information management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), capacity building and technical support. After many years as a volunteer and supporter of CartONG, Edmond joined the CartONG staff team as Project Manager and DPO in 2018 before leaving the organization at the end of 2020, to try a new, more local adventure. He now assists local authorities in Savoie with their IT issues. Edmond wanted to join the board to continue his associative commitment to CartONG in a new way. With a broader perspective, he wishes to support the organization in the changes that await it: localization of aid, governance and economic model are all subjects that are important to him.

Contact: e_wach [at] cartong [dot] org

Passionate about the organization and functioning of human societies, Lisa has been working for ten years in the humanitarian sector. Her experience in numerous crisis zones has taught her the very special role of data collection and management processes in understanding the social reality of the most disadvantaged people and in adapting public actions and aid policies.  Lisa has a degree in political science and is an active member of various associations. She has been living in the Drôme Provençale for several years, where she is also an elected official in her town. Lisa discovered CartONG in 2014 as a volunteer for GeONG in Chambéry. Thereafter, she collaborated with the information management pole on many projects. She is joining the board in 2021 as vice-president to support the association in its strategic and governance choices.

Contact: l_daoud [at] cartong [dot] org

Nicolas Grosjean - Secretary

Nicolas has been an active volunteer of CartONG since the beginning of 2019, following his participation to a mapathon in Grenoble. He is very invested in participatory mapping and validation activities on OpenStreetMap as part of the Missing Maps project - for which he provides useful statistics to CartONG teams - and has, in the past, provided several translation supports (on web content, mobile data collection resources, etc.). A former board member said of him, "Someone who asks if he can help with note-taking, we have our future secretary!" And, what had to happen, happened. Since June 2021, Nicolas is officially the secretary of the CartONG Board. His rigor, stemming from his training in mathematics and computer science at ENSIMAG, allows him to keep a record of the Board's decisions and to ensure that the actions taken are in line with the organization's governance policies. Nicolas also plays a key role in welcoming new members. To do this, he relies on an approach he already applies daily in his job as a research engineer in Artificial Intelligence and as a department manager: he seeks to highlight the work of others and to make people learn from each other, in a friendly atmosphere.

Contact: n_grosjean [at] cartong [dot] org

Due to his professional background, Patrick was contacted by a member of Board of CartONG in 2019 to encourage him to run for the position of Treasurer. Indeed, after studying economics (DEA, SCIENCES PO Paris) and management (IAE Paris), and starting his professional career in the banking and economic studies sector, Patrick resolutely opted for a career in business management (human resources, administration, finance, legal, etc.) which he practiced in various organizations including private companies and non-profit organizations. He retired in 2019, as Deputy Managing Director of an agricultural research organization, in charge of its management. His involvement in the associative sector as a volunteer in an organization helping refugees find work, and the values carried by CartONG led him to agree to run as candidate to the Board. Thus, after having informally advised the Board of CartONG for almost a year, Patrick was officially elected to the Board as Treasurer in June 2020. We are delighted to welcome him and to be able to benefit from his rich experience.

Contact: p_fuchs [at] cartong [dot] org

Jean-Paul Nicoletti - Conciliator

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 Conciliator 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

Florent Bédécarrats - Member of the Board

Florent holds a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. As of October 2022, he will be a researcher at the Institute of Research for Development (IRD), member of the SOURCE International Joint Research Unit and holder of a Junior Professorship for the development of evaluation methods for climate change policies and adaptation solutions. Florent is also a researcher affiliated with the DIAL team (LEDa Joint Research Unit). Between 2019 and 2022, he was in charge of data management at Nantes Métropole, from 2013 to 2019 he managed the coordination of scientific impact evaluations at the French Development Agency (AFD) and from 2007 to 2013, he led research activities and development for Cerise, a platform to support microfinance institutions. Previously, he worked for three years in Latin America in a solidarity organization specialized in tourism and culture in Brazil, for a network of microfinance cooperatives in Mexico and for an international non-governmental organization (NGO) in Guatemala. Florent joined the association's Board in June 2022.

Contact: f_bedecarrats [at] cartong [dot] org

Maud Hazan - Member of the Board

Maud joined the Board of CartONG in June 2022, after several years of collaboration with the CartONG's team on development sector projects. Coming from a multidisciplinary background rooted in the social sciences (economics, sociology), Maud first worked at the French Development Agency (AFD) as an evaluation officer and project manager on partnerships between the research world and development practitioners. Her professional and personal commitment is to facilitate these connections between academic research, data and action. CartONG has sparked her interest for spatial analysis issues following a citizen-oriented and transparent approach, which is now leading her to specialize in the field of geomatics for urban projects and communities. Motivated by both the associative and technical commitment of CartONG and freshly arrived in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, she hopes to bring to the team her enthusiasm and her time to contribute to the main endavors of the association!

Contact: m_hazan [at] cartong [dot] org

François-Xavier "Fix" Dosogne - Member of the Board

Fix got to know CartONG in 2015 while working for MSF as a substitute GIS focal point for the Brussels operational center. Passionate about Information Management (IM) and digital innovation, he then started collaborating with CartONG on new GIS dashboard projects as well as on experience sharing between NGOs via the organization of workshops and his participation in the IM community of practice for French-speaking NGOs. During a 4-year mission in Lebanon for Solidarités International, he kept on working on open source geomapping server projects as well as on building the skills of local teams, a key element for the sustainability of a mission's GIS services. Very interested in CartONG's activities, especially on the IM aspect, he joined the Board in June 2022 in order to put his field experience and his knowledge of the sector at the service of the association.

Contact: fx_dosogne [at] cartong [dot] org

Laurène Barlet - Guest volunteer at the Board

Currently working at World Vision Ireland, Laurène is a volunteer and former employee of Solidarités International (a CartONG partner organisation). Since graduating in 2015 with a Masters in Public Health from Columbia University, specialising on forced migration and humanitarian assistance, she has focused on monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) for programmes in fragile contexts. In June 2022, she was invited by the new CartONG board to sit in during its meetings as a guest volunteer. Deeply committed to data ethics and responsibility, Laurène hopes to continue supporting CartONG in this new role, building on her past experiences as a humanitarian programmes data analyst.

Contact: l_barlet [at] cartong [dot] org