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Connor Spencer – GIS Specialist

Connor Spencer is a GIS specialist for the Great Lakes Commission. In this role, he assists with various GIS and data collection projects including those with the Great Lakes Protection Fund and EPA Region 5 through the Inland Sensitivity Atlas under the Area Contingency Planning project.

A lifelong Michigander, Connor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in the environment through the University of Michigan’s School of Environment and Sustainability. He started his career with the GLC as a GIS intern shortly after graduating. Outside of work, Connor enjoys exercising, playing videogames, and watching all Detroit and U of M sports.

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