Niko
Wood
I turn curiosity about the two-way relationship between people and place into spatial analysis that informs better decisions.
- B.A. Human Geography, Minor in GISUniversity of British Columbia
- GIS CertificateUniversity of Washington
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About me
Hi! I’m Niko Wood. I recently completed my B.A. in Human Geography with a minor in GIS at the University of British Columbia, along with a GIS Certificate through the University of Washington’s Professional & Continuing Education Program. Through this program, I was part of a student team partnering with Washington State’s Department of Ecology to map the state’s secondary textile resale industry and its equity implications. In my own time, I’m also examining the spatial logic of Israeli settlement placement and its relationship to nearby Palestinian towns in the West Bank.
I’ve always had a map in front of me, whether it was a placemat at the dinner table, a map on my wall, or an electronic talking globe, so finding GIS felt like finally discovering the right medium for how I see the world. I’m fascinated by the relationship between people and the landscapes they inhabit: how politics, culture, and economics shape the land, and how the land in turn shapes human decisions. GIS lets me visualize these interactions and uncover spatial patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed, turning curiosity about place into analysis that can inform better decisions.
- B.A. Human Geography, minor in GISUniversity of British Columbia
- GIS CertificateUniversity of Washington, Professional & Continuing Education