John Wolf
About John Wolf
John Wolf serves as the Assistant Director of Land Change Research at the Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in geographic information systems, having previously held leadership roles at the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
John Wolf serves as the Assistant Director of Land Change Research at the Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to research and initiatives focused on land change dynamics in the region. His role involves overseeing projects that assess and analyze land use changes and their implications for the environment and local communities.
Previous Experience at U.S. Geological Survey
Before his current role, John Wolf worked at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as the GIS Team Leader for the Eastern Geographic Science Center from 2007 to 2018. In this capacity, he led a team focused on geographic information systems, enhancing the agency's capabilities in spatial data analysis and mapping.
Experience with National Park Service
John Wolf was the GIS Team Leader at the National Park Service, specifically for the Chesapeake Bay Program Office, from 2003 to 2007. His work involved managing GIS projects that supported conservation and resource management efforts within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Background in Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Wolf has extensive experience with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, where he held several positions from 1988 to 2003. He served as Natural Resources Planner in Land Planning Services, Chief of Technical Services for Greenways and Resource Planning, and Chief of Landscape Analysis. His roles focused on landscape analysis, resource planning, and technical services related to natural resource management.
Educational Background
John Wolf holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies from the University of Maryland University College. He also obtained a Master of Geographic Information Systems from Penn State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he studied Information and Interaction Design at the University of Baltimore and completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology at Western Maryland College.