When she arrived at ACC 11 years ago, no GIS courses were being offered. She was instrumental in developing Austin Community College’s GIS program so that today ACC offers 13 GIS courses, two GIS certificates and two GIS Associates degrees. Enrollment in the GIS courses now exceeds 150 students annually. She received a M.A.G degree with a concentration in GIS/Cartography from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University – San Marcos), a Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry and a BS in Biology from Stonehill College. Before seeing the light and becoming a geographer, Dr. Booth practiced optometry for 15 years including six years on active duty as a Captain with the U.S. Army.