Leanne Abraham
About Leanne Abraham
Leanne Abraham is a Graphics Editor specializing in Cartography at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in data visualization and cartography, with previous roles at Planet, National Geographic, and NPR.
Current Position at The New York Times
Leanne Abraham serves as a Graphics Editor specializing in Cartography at The New York Times. She has held this position since 2022 and is based in New York, New York. In her role, she is responsible for creating and overseeing visual representations of geographic data, contributing to the publication's storytelling through maps and graphics.
Previous Experience at Planet
Before joining The New York Times, Leanne Abraham worked at Planet as a Data Visualization Engineer from 2018 to 2022. During her four years in the San Francisco Bay Area, she focused on developing visual data representations, enhancing the understanding of complex datasets through effective visual communication.
Internship at National Geographic
In 2018, Leanne completed a two-month internship in Intra-Company and Custom Cartography at National Geographic in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This experience allowed her to gain insights into the production of cartographic materials and the integration of geographic information into various projects.
Education and Expertise
Leanne Abraham holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geography and Sociology with a minor in Global Political Economy from Syracuse University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Cartography & GIS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in geographic information systems and cartographic principles.
Early Career and Internships
Leanne's early career includes various roles that contributed to her expertise in geography and cartography. She worked as a Project Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2017 to 2018 and as a News Apps Intern at NPR for two months in 2017. Additionally, she interned at the Association of American Geographers in 2013 and served as a Research Assistant there from 2014 to 2016, gaining valuable experience in geographic research and analysis.