Nicolas Peterson Nicolas Peterson

Nicolas Peterson, GISP

GIS Specialist
He/Him

What do you love most about your job? 

“I enjoy being part of a collaborative team that includes planners, engineers, and marketers. It’s also amazing to work with people who are always thinking about climate resilience.” 

What drew you to working in GIS and planning? 

“I wanted to make a lasting positive impact on my built environment. I found that GIS was a great way of making technical knowledge accessible to more people, which ends up bringing a greater diversity of expertise to the planning process.” 

What are you passionate about outside of work? 

“I’m fascinated by hydrology and water rights. I am a supporter of Planned Parenthood. My hobbies include camping and fishing, and I have recently gotten in bouldering.”

Education/Degrees
  • B.A., Environmental Studies, Connecticut College