Cynthia A Brewer

Cynthia A. Brewer is a professor of geography at The Pennsylvania State University. She teaches introductory cartography and map design courses and advises graduate students working in cartography. She has worked as a map and atlas desgn consultant for the US Census Bureau, US Geological Survey, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Health Statistics, and National Park Service. In 2023, she was awarded the International Cartographic Society's highest honor, the Carl Mannerfelt Gold Medal, for her distinguished contribution to the field.