Broad Street Maps As geographers, we seek to answer the question: why do things happen where they happen? Why are certain people or places disproportionately affected by health problems? To address the inequitable social and geographic determinants of health, we must employ geographic methods, the most powerful of which is GIS mapping software. Historically, these methods have only been available to large corporations or organizations with the capacity and resources to employ GIS experts. Broad Street Maps supports health organizations by designing and implementing individualized mapping projects using free, open source GIS software. We use a handheld GPS to collect spatial data, and then connect it with other existing information about patients or families. In this way, we identify ourselves as a capacity-building organization that uses geographic data to help organizations visualize what they do, and do it better. What? We make maps that build organizational capacity within the health sector. Who? We support health organizations and the people they serve. Why? A spreadsheet does not allow you to identify geographic patterns or understand the distribution of a disease in the same way that a map does. Goals We want to solidify our business model so that is feasible for us to complete 5 projects during the next year. Hannah Judge I hold a BA in Geography from Middlebury College and a minor in Global Health. My experiences and studies abroad have solidified my belief that health is a human right and that everybody, regardless of where they live, should be able to access high quality healthcare. I am passionate about the intersection of public health and geography, and I believe in the power of maps to improve the delivery of healthcare to people in need. http://broadstreetmaps.com Twitter: BroadStreetMaps Email: hannah@broadstreetmaps.com InnovationSpace: Young Innovators 15