Information Management, Data and Tech at American Red Cross International Services

Who we are

We are the Information Management Team and Data and Tech Team.

Information Management Team

Ashley Schmeltzer IM Team Manager

Ashley leads the Information Management team, previously the GIS team. She started in 2012 as an AmeriCorps members with the American Red Cross Los Angeles region and became a GIS Reservist in 2016 providing support during major disasters and field projects. She has a background as a technical GIS and remote sensing specialist, though has become more focused on learning and development in the information management space in recent years. Her interests are around communities of practice and how to build stronger global connections around shared goals and interests for continuous learning and growth.

Jonathan Garro Data Engineering Lead

Jonathan provides technical assistance to the IFRC and member national societies in the design and continual improvement of information management systems that organize and analyze projects and disaster response operations. Much of his work focuses on lowering technical barriers so that users can make the best use of available data. Prior to his current position he worked as an Information Analyst in multiple roles, including with the Haiti Assistance Program and with the International Disaster Response team.

Katie Lilly IM Lead

Katie supports data readiness initiatives at the American Red Cross and aims to build a stronger culture of data literacy across the Red Cross movement. Applying her experience in global public health, data analysis, and data visualization, she works to improve the way data is communicated to target audiences so that it is understandable and used for decision-making.

Data and Tech Team

Dan Joseph Data Tech Manager

Dan leads the Data and Tech team, seeking to better engage our volunteers and partners in increasing mission impact across our data readiness portfolio. He assists with disaster response as well as providing support to long term recovery and resilience programs. Specializing in improving data management and program implementation, he builds everything from websites featuring interactive analytic tools to forms for mobile data collection.

Kat Kinzer Data Tech Lead

Kat is an enthusiastic advocate of data-driven and technology-enabled initiatives. Inspired by the potential and the accessibility of high-quality data and digital solutions, she explores ways for American Red Cross partners and volunteers to build awareness of and engagement with open data and the open data geospatial communities.