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Aisha Jenkins

@aishajenkins

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Mission-driven project leader specializing in GIS, training operations, and equity-centered program strategy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek mission-driven roles leading training, GIS, or equity-centered programs where I can drive strategic initiatives, improve access, and build organizational capacity.

I am a strategic, mission-driven professional with 15+ years managing cross-functional projects, equity-centered programs, and executive-level initiatives across tech, education, and nonprofit sectors. I combine strong communication, research, and organizational skills to deliver data-driven results and clear executive-facing materials.

In roles at Esri and NorthStar I led large-scale training and content programs, achieving a 95%+ on-time delivery rate, reducing onboarding time by 25%, and producing flagship events and a podcast to advance tech equity and leadership development. I also design curriculum focused on resilience, racial equity, and spatial justice as an adjunct GIS instructor.

I hold an MS in Information Science, PMP and CTT+ certifications, and I seek opportunities where I can lead inclusive, impact-oriented initiatives that improve access, resilience, and organizational capacity through strategic data and training programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Adjunct Instructor

Current

Howard University

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Develop curriculum on resilience, racial equity, and spatial justice for a GIS for Data Science course and engage learners in data-driven storytelling and critical thinking.

Curriculum Development GIS Spatial Justice Instructional Design Student Engagement ArcGIS Remote Teaching

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Senior Project Manager

Current

Esri

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Managed large-scale, cross-functional training projects for global software initiatives, achieving a 95%+ on-time delivery rate and producing executive-facing reports and training materials.

Project Management Stakeholder Management Technical Writing ArcGIS Reporting

Program Lead – GIS Education

NorthStar

Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 (6 years)

Led GIS education engagement and produced the NorthStar GAZE podcast, coordinated flagship events with 50+ stakeholders, and developed CEO-aligned initiatives in tech equity and leadership.

Program Management Podcast Production Event Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Public Speaking

Technical Team Lead

Esri

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)

Led implementation of training content and platform integrations, developed a scalable knowledge transfer framework that reduced onboarding time by 25%, and provided data strategy consultation.

Technical Leadership Integration Onboarding Data Strategy ArcGIS Automation)Consultation Automation

Instructor Team Lead

Esri

Jan 2008 - Jan 2016 (8 years)

Managed client training and onboarding programs, implemented HRIS data mapping solutions to improve employee data integrity, and established best practices for system integrations and data workflows.