OpenStreetMap US employs a team of professional staff to help carry out our mission.
Meet our team
Maggie is currently the full time Executive Director for OpenStreetMap US, based in Richmond, Virginia, working to support and grow the organization. She was a board member for two years before becoming Executive Director in 2019, and served as the chair of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee from 2022-2025. Her background includes work in urban planning, GIS analysis, project management, and field data collection.
Nellie Rose Blair has over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She received a master’s in urban and regional planning from Virginia Commonwealth University. She graduated from The College of William & Mary with a bachelor’s degree in studio art and psychology.
Alyssa’s background includes supporting volunteers and nonprofit programs from Virginia to California, plus many hours as a volunteer herself. She completed her bachelor’s degree in both Anthropology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at William & Mary and loves exploring the beautifully mapped bike and pedestrian infrastructure in her home of Richmond, Virginia.
Jake is a software developer and mapmaker based in Seattle, Washington. He currently works at OpenStreetMap US, supporting MapRoulette, OSMCha, and other community tools. In his spare time he enjoys hiking and mapping trails in OSM.
