Alyssa Pacheco

Hello! I’m Alyssa Pacheco, an Environmental Science graduate with a passion for applying GIS and data science to solve ecological and sustainability challenges. My journey has led me to specialize in GIS mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization, with a growing focus on Python, SQL, and web mapping development.

I’m currently building projects that connect environmental science with technology—ranging from watershed conservation and species habitat analysis to interactive dashboards and StoryMaps. My long-term goal is to become a GIS Developer, creating tools that support conservation and decision-making, while also sharing knowledge as an educator and future professor.

Featured Work

29th August 2025

Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) Analysis

The goal of the project is to explore ACEC distribution, acreage, and designation trends across the state, providing insights to support conservation planning and environmental awareness. Code and charts are maintained on GitHub (https://github.com/AlyssaPacheco2721/Massachusetts-acec)

28th April 2025

Westport River Watershed Land Cover Analysis

This project analyzed land cover within the Westport River Watershed using GIS tools and the USA NLCD Land Cover dataset. Results were visualized through a detailed map layout, a pie chart summarizing land cover proportions, and a table calculating total area and percent cover for each class.

International Bird Conservation: An analysis of the bird and vegetation biodiversity in regions of Belize

This research project aimed to assess biodiversity in Belize to determine the most suitable land parcel for bird conservation using the MacKinnon method. The study focused on four locations—Punta Gorda, Cockscomb Basin, Belmopan, and Gallon Jug—evaluating bird species richness, abundance, and vegetation diversity.

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