Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne is the Director of the University of Vermont's Spatial Analysis Laboratory (SAL) in the Rubenstein School. Over the years his research has focused on the application of geospatial technology to a broad range of natural resource related issues such as disaster response, environmental justice, wildlife habitat mapping, high-elevation forest decline, land cover change detection, community health, and water quality modeling. The results of his urban tree canopy assessments have been used by dozens of communities to establish tree canopy goals. He works with federal, state, and local agencies to improve the use of drone technology for disaster response and recovery. Jarlath teaches introductory and advanced courses in geospatial technology and employs dozens of students through the SAL’s internship program.