Lisa Tanh

Lisa Tanh

Lisa Tanh is an earth scientist specializing in remote sensing for earth and environmental science. She joined Esri in 2023 as a Solution Engineer for the National Government Health & Sciences team in the Washington DC office. In this role, Lisa supports federal agencies such as NASA, NOAA, and the EPA. Additionally, she holds a position as a science advisor and mentor for the NASA DEVELOP National Program. 

Lisa holds a Master’s of Science in Marine Geoscience from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Prior to joining Esri, Lisa joined the Comparative Sedimentology laboratory at the University of Miami, Florida in 2019. Her research investigated the geologic factors of karst spatial distribution with statistical pattern analysis and machine learning. In 2019-2021, she brought science to Miami’s community as the Outreach Representative of Marine Geoscience for local students K-12.  

In 2021, Lisa joined NASA Earth Action as a researcher, principal investigator, and project coordination fellow within the Biospheric Science Branch at the NASA Ames Research Center. At NASA DEVELOP, she completed thirteen remote sensing projects in water resources, wildland fires, climate, urban development, and disasters. Lisa is the Principal Investigator of six NASA DEVELOP projects which investigated sea level rise in the Maldives, storm water plumes in San Diego, wildfire severity in Marin County, and eelgrass declinations in Oregon. These projects were in partnership with decision-makers in federal, local, and state governments, research institutions, and international organizations to contribute to advancements in environmental monitoring and management. 

Lisa’s technical expertise includes geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and machine learning. She has taught introductory and geospatial Python and Google Earth Engine workshops as a certified Software Carpentry instructor. She is an active member of professional organizations such as the American Geophysical Union and the Geological Society of America. For her career path, she aims to continue advancing Environmental Science and Justice with remote sensing and empowering others through capacity building.  

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