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Geographers in Practice

Panel discussion with Derek Huling, Krystle Jumarawan, and Helen Elizabeth Olsen

November 19, 2026
6:00 PM-7:30 PM PT

Online via Zoom

Join the Department of Geography community for our annual event featuring three alumni sharing their experiences as geographers in practice! From inspiration to impact, these stories highlight their ongoing professional activities, public service and activism.

Featuring panelists Derek Huling, Program Analyst, FEMA; Krystle Jumarawan, Geospatial Specialist II, Woven by Toyota; and Helen Elizabeth Olsen, Deputy Director, The Gates Foundation.

If you are unable to attend, the event will be recorded and available on our website.

Registration Closes:

November 19, 2026 6:15 PM

Meet Our Speakers

Speakers

Take a look at our speakers scheduled for this event

Derek Huling

Program Analyst

Krystle Jumarawan

Geospatial Specialist II

Helen Elizabeth Olsen

Deputy Director

Accessibility

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. 

For interpreting, captioning, amplification services, and TTYs: contact the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services via email or at 206.543.1415, 206.543.6452 (TTY), preferably at least 10 days in advance of the event.