GSS Spotlight!

Mackenzie Moller

Student Technician

What is your education and/or professional background?

I am a Theatre major on the Acting/Directing track with a Public Relations minor. This is my second year working for GSS!

What led you to GIS? More specifically, how did you get to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (SMUMN) in Winona?

I got my start with GSS in the summer of 2020 after a few of my friends shared their experiences working for them over the summer. I am so grateful that there were openings during that time as it really helped me out financially and provided me with skills I would otherwise not have obtained.

Explain briefly a project at GSS you've done that contributed to your overall knowledge and educational experience.

I have been working on the BLM project in Idaho for the majority of my time at GSS. Without this job, I would have no idea what GIS software is, let alone how to use it! This experience has taught me to appreciate the world around me more than I already did as I learn more about wetlands and how what we do affects them.

How do you see GIS fitting into your future?

While I don’t plan to use GIS in the future, as I will be pursuing a career in theatre, I am grateful for the skills I have learned during my time at GSS.

Where can we find you outside of GSS?

Outside of GSS, you can find me in the Page Theatre! Recently I made my directorial debut with Replay by Nicola Wren, and I am currently in rehearsals for Legally Blonde: The Musical!