Refugio Mariscal (he/him/el) is a Cartographer at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Refugio holds a degree in Geography from DePaul University and previously worked as a GIS Analyst at the National Audubon Society and American Forests, where he developed interactive spatial data tools and analysis for conservation efforts. He is a member of the North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) and is passionate about exploring cartographic design techniques, data visualization, and new mapping technologies. In addition to making maps, Refugio enjoys native plant gardening and has been a lifelong conservationist.