Lauren Kaiser oversees the regional ocean data sharing initiative as a data management specialist with the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS). She contributed her expertise to the PICCH Puʻuloa historic mapping project. Lauren Kaiser supports technical operations of the data services run by PacIOOS. She develops data products and services useful for decision-making and marine spatial planning. Her background is in Geography, which drives her passion for mapping tools.

Key Research Interests:
Data visualizations and mapping
Ocean observations
Coastal planning