Kara Utter is the owner and founder of Dynamic Visions GIS, a consulting company offering services to local government, international entities, business case consulting, feasibility studies, data development, analyses and more. She also is an instructor for Geospatial Training Services, an active member of Women In GIS and URISA, and her experience is varied throughout the world. Kara recently founded Dynamic Visions, venturing out to independence after working for various companies, governments, and other entities for many years. Kara has a BS in Biology and Marine Science from the University of Wisconsin and a MS in Environmental Science and Geospatial Analysis from the University of Colorado Denver.