Aisha Jenkins is a founder and the Vice President of NorthStar with over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in GIS technology. 

She has spent 15 years as a recognized expert in GIS instruction. A native New Yorker, Aisha's career journey shifted towards GIS when she discovered Esri's products during her MSIS studies. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Penn State University and an M.S. in Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Starting as an Account Manager in 2002, she became an Esri certified instructor, Team Lead, and now a Senior Project Manager in Washington, DC, with a deep understanding of Esri's training and course development. 

Her true passion is to empower young people with GIS and other information technologies to shape the future, making her a dedicated professional with a mission to make a lasting impact.