YELENA OGNEVA-HIMMELBERGER, Ph.D. Department of International Development, Community, and Environment Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester, MA 01610 yogneva@clarku.edu; 508.421.3805 EDUCATION Ph.D. in Geography (1998) Clark University, Worcester, MA Dissertation title: Exploring empirical diagnostic modeling of land-use/cover change: an example from Southern Yucatan Peninsula region, Advisors: B.L. Turner II M.A. in Geography with Distinction (1987) Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia Thesis title: Karst landscapes in Cuba; their use and protection, Advisor: B.A. Alekseev PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Associate Professor, Department of International Development, Community and Environment, Clark University (2015–present) Adjunct Associate Professor, Graduate School of Geography, Clark University Research Associate Professor, George Perkins Marsh Institute, Clark University Assistant Professor, Department of International Development, Community and Environment, Clark University (2006–present) Adjunct Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Geography, Clark University Research Assistant Professor, George Perkins Marsh Institute, Clark University Courses taught: Introduction to GIS, Advanced Vector GIS, Environmental Applications of GIS, Social Applications of GIS, GIS for Community Development and Planning, GIS for International Development, GISDE Professional Seminar, and Introduction to Remote Sensing GIS Research Specialist and Lecturer, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning and Department of Academic Technology, Tufts University (2004-2006) Courses taught: Introduction to GIS, Advanced GIS, GIS Applications to Human and Animal Health Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Worcester State College (2003) Course taught: Environmental Degradation in the Former Soviet Union Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of and Environment, Mount Holyoke College (2002-2004) Courses taught: Introduction to Remote Sensing, Introduction to GIS, and Environmental Degradation in the Former Soviet Union
October-November 2009 – GIS analysis of the Union Station visibility from highways in Worcester (in collaboration with students in Advanced vector GIS class). This was a request of the Executive Office of Economic, Neighborhood & Workforce Development of the City of Worcester. Results were presented to the City of Worcester officials March-April 2009 – GIS analysis of solar energy suitability in Worcester (in collaboration with students in Advanced GIS class). Results were presented to the City of Worcester officials 2008 – created a map of properties owned by the Worcester Common Grounds in Worcester (Requested by the Executive Director of the Worcester Common Grounds) April 2008 – Mapping of school choice children and “drop-outs” for the Worcester public schools Department (in collaboration with students in Vector GIS class). Delivered to the Superintendant’s office. October 2007 – Mapping of food security-related resources in Worcester for the Worcester Historical Museum Exhibit “Got Food? Creating a Hunger Free Community” (November 8, 2007 – April 12, 2008). November 2007 – created a map of food pantries in Worcester (Requested by Bill Highlands, Director of Saint Paul's Outreach, a food pantry in downtown Worcester) Fall 2007 – Colleges of Worcester Consortium – created series of maps showing where college students volunteer in Worcester (in collaboration with students in Vector GIS class). Delivered to the Community Engagement Committee of the Consortium. May 2007 – Worcester Advisory Food Policy Council. Mapping and spatial analysis of hunger vulnerability in Worcester. Results of GIS analysis helped Worcester Advisory Food Policy Council to identify a location for their pilot project for hunger alleviation in the city. Spring 2007 – Map of wheelchair-accessible ramps on campus. Delivered to Jane Daigneault, Associate Director of Academic Advising, Coordinator of Disability Services Spring 2007 - Maps of emergency phones on Clark campus. Delivered to Stephen Goulet, Campus Police Chief.