Steven J. Steinberg

Dr. Steinberg is the Geographic Information Officer (GIO) for Los Angeles County California and a Certified GIS Professional (GISP) where he works across departments to develop and implement the geospatial strategy with a team of highly skilled GIS professionals.

Prior to joining LA County, he served as Principal Scientist and Department Head for Information Management and Analysis at the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project Authority, an environmental research agency in Orange County, California (2011-2018). From 1998-2011 he was a full-time Professor of Geospatial Science at Humboldt State University, California where he introduced hundreds of students to the power of geospatial technologies. During his tenure with the University, he was honored as a Fulbright Distinguished Chair in airborne remote sensing (Simon Fraser University, Canada; 2004) and a Fulbright Senior Scholar in geospatial analysis, (University of Helsinki, Finland; 2008). He continues to teach GIS for the California State University and University of California systems as an adjunct professor.

In addition to his co-authored volumes, Dr. Steinberg has published multiple book chapters, journal articles, and technical reports resulting from his work in geospatial science applications. Dr. Steinberg is also actively involved in geospatial leadership positions including the Board of Directors of URISA International and the California GIS Council.