A distinguished Kenyan professional specializing in Geomatic  Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems, with a wealth of  expertise in spatial data analysis, cadastral surveying, and GIS  consultancy. She currently serves as a Cartographer I at the Ministry  of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development, where she  spearheads projects involving geospatial data management, map  design, and remote sensing applications. 

Doreen is a full member of the Institution of Surveyors  of Kenya and actively contributes as a Young  Surveyors Committee member.  

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics  Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems from  Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, graduating  with Second Class Honors (Upper Division). She  furthered her academic journey with a Master’s degree  in Geoinformatics at Taita Taveta University, where  her groundbreaking research on Lake Baringo’s water  levels earned a publication in the peer-reviewed  journal Discover Water. Doreen is currently pursuing a  Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at the same  institution, demonstrating her commitment to  advancing knowledge and practice in geospatial  sciences. 

Over her career, Doreen has collaborated with  esteemed organizations, including the Baringo  County Conservancy Association, Arc Surveys and  Chevron Africa, contributing to projects ranging  from wildlife conservation, Land survey to  infrastructure development. Her technical  proficiency encompasses a range of software tools,  including GIS applications like ArcGIS, QGIS, and  Civil 3D, and advanced programming languages for  geospatial data analysis. 

Beyond her professional achievements, Doreen is  passionate about promoting sustainable development  through innovative geospatial solutions. Her dedication  to empowering communities through participatory  mapping initiatives underscores her belief in  technology’s potential to address land tenure challenges  and resource conflicts. 

When not engaged in professional pursuits, Doreen  enjoys drawing maps, traveling, and reading  motivational literature, reflecting her dynamic and  multifaceted personality.