Zehra Cheatham
About Zehra Cheatham
Zehra Cheatham is a Business Development Manager at Geosite in Denver, Colorado, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in geospatial technology, data operations, and program management, with previous roles at companies such as Arturo and the Geospatial Insurance Consortium.
Work at Geosite
Zehra Cheatham has been serving as a Business Development Manager at Geosite since 2023. In this role, she is based in Denver, Colorado, and collaborates with product and engineering teams to provide feedback and insights for product development and improvement. Her responsibilities include identifying growth opportunities and fostering relationships within the geospatial technology sector.
Previous Experience in Business Development and Technical Management
Before joining Geosite, Cheatham worked at Arturo as a Technical Account Manager for six months in 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Data Operations Manager at Arturo from 2021 to 2022. Her experience includes significant roles as a Technical Program Manager at both the Geospatial Insurance Consortium (GIC) and Vexcel Imaging from 2020 to 2021.
Geospatial Analysis and GIS Expertise
Cheatham has a strong background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). She worked as a GIS Analyst at both the Geospatial Insurance Consortium and Vexcel Imaging from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a GIS Lab Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2019, where she supported various GIS projects and initiatives.
Educational Background
Zehra Cheatham studied at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she earned a degree in Environmental Studies and Geography with a focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from 2015 to 2019. She also attended West Career & Technical Academy, achieving qualifications in Geographic Information Science, Environmental Studies, and Video Production from 2012 to 2015. Cheatham has furthered her education through programs at CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange, focusing on sustainability in the environment since 2018.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Cheatham is recognized for her commitment to social justice and ocean conservation. She has held leadership roles, including President of the Colorado Ocean Coalition from 2018 to 2019 and Event Coordinator from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she authored a children's book focused on women in the ocean, reflecting her passion for education and advocacy in environmental issues.