Kija Kim Featured in New Book on Women in High Tech

For Immediate Release

Kija Kim, President, CEO and co-founder of Harvard Design and Mapping (HDM) is featured in new book taking a fresh look at the roles of women in high tech and their roles as entrepreneurs. The book, "Women in High Tech Visions of Change", by author Dr. Esther M. Pearson, provides the insights of six New England women CEOs for establishing a high tech company. The women featured describe their preparation for high tech careers, the challenges, victories and rewards.

In her book, Dr. Pearson describes Ms. Kim's strengths and abilities. Practical is one of the words that best describe Kija and her vision for change. She envisioned using technology in practical ways and combined this with her background in Geography and thus, HDM was founded.

Since it's founding, Kija has built a network that brings academia, government and business people to champion her vision. In response, Kija has tirelessly worked as a board member for business, government and academia. She believes in public service and political activity and strives to make a difference in every area to which she is involved. Media communications to include magazines, textbooks, television and newspapers have all acknowledged Kija's expertise. Features in Fortune magazine, Wall Street Journal, and high school and college textbooks referencing her prowess in digital mapping technology are not unusual. To her credit, governors, senators, and the United States Congress have acknowledged Kija as a business leader.

Author, Dr. Esther M. Pearson, believes knowledge; exposure and learning from others experiences is key to success in the high tech industry. Other women entrepreneurs profiled include Barbara Robinson and Dr. Grace Hammonds, cofounders of AGCS, Inc. and Dr. Judith K. Gwathmey of Gwathmey, Inc. Julie Palen, Founder Internoded, Inc., and Kathy Biro, co-founder Digitas, Inc. "Women in High Tech Visions of Change" is the second of a series of women empowerment titles.

More information about Kija Kim can be found on the HDM web site www.hdm.com. HDM specializes in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), providing state of the art location based technology services and products to businesses and governments worldwide. One of the first GIS consulting companies in the United States, HDM's innovative solutions-based approach has successfully helped a wide range of clients maximize the value of their data. Founded in 1988, HDM has offices in Cambridge, MA and Washington, DC. For more information contact Jim Aylward at 703-224-1414 x211.