Tanya Buxton Torres
About Tanya Buxton Torres
Tanya Buxton Torres serves as a Supervisory Cartographer at the U.S. Geological Survey, where she manages the National Hydrography Dataset. With a background in environmental science and project management, she is dedicated to training others and promoting environmental awareness.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Tanya Buxton Torres has served as a Supervisory Cartographer at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2020. In this role, she manages the National Hydrography Dataset and the NHDPlus HR dataset at the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center in Denver, Colorado. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development and maintenance of these critical datasets, which support water resource management and environmental planning across the United States.
Previous Experience in Cartography and Environmental Science
Prior to her current role, Tanya worked as a Cartographer at the U.S. Geological Survey from 2014 to 2020. She also held the position of International Committee Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the President at the International Game Fish Association from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she gained experience as an Ecology Graduate Intern at the National Park Service in 2013, where she contributed to ecological research and data collection.
Education and Expertise
Tanya Buxton Torres holds a Master of Science (MS) in Environmental Science from the University of Colorado at Denver, completed between 2012 and 2014. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Coastal Studies from Nova Southeastern University in 2010. Her educational background includes two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder, one in Psychology and the other in Environmental, Population & Organismic Biology. She is currently pursuing a Project Management Master Track Certificate from Management Concepts.
Focus on Training and Environmental Awareness
Tanya is passionate about training others and raising awareness on environmental issues. Her work emphasizes policy development and implementation through data collection and synthesis, reflecting her commitment to improving environmental management practices. She has a strong ability to acclimate to different cultures and work environments, which enhances her effectiveness in collaborative projects.
Management of GIS Specialists
In her role at the U.S. Geological Survey, Tanya has developed expertise in managing GIS specialists for national datasets. This involves coordinating efforts to ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and dissemination, which are essential for informed decision-making in environmental and resource management.