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Navigating GIS Leadership from Forests to Frontlines

  • January 22, 2026
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Webinar

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Navigating GIS Leadership from Forests to Frontlines

Anna Greener, Senior Manager, Development at McDonald’s Canada

Wendy Baldin, Director of Innovation, Technology, and Geospatial Solutions at the Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre

Date: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

A candid conversation between two GIS managers from vastly different worlds - one with an environmental focus and the other from the commercial world - sharing real-life experiences, lessons learned, and providing practical advice on managing teams, projects, and technology...all with a GIS twist.

About Anna Greener

Anna leads analytics and reporting for Restaurant Development at McDonald’s Canada, managing sales and impact forecasting for new store openings, overseeing the department’s custom-built project management solution, and ensuring accuracy of related reporting. Her leadership has been recognized with the McDonald’s Presidents’ Award and the McDonald’s Canada Leadership Award.

Anna has 15+ years of business GIS experience across various industries. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography from University of Toronto, a Master of Spatial Analysis from Toronto Metropolitan University, and is a Certified GIS Professional (GISP).

About Wendy Baldin

Wendy Baldin is an accomplished geospatial and technology leader with 25+ years of experience across private, public, and consulting sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Geography (GIS specialization) from the University of Waterloo (2001), along with GISP (2015) and PMP (2017) certifications. Currently, Wendy is Director of Innovation, Technology, and Geospatial Solutions at the Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre, where she drives strategic initiatives for data-driven decision-making and geospatial intelligence.

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