We mourn the loss of Robert J. Wilson, Board Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer and longtime personal and professional friend of the Snow Leopard Conservancy. Bob will always be remembered for his huge heart and caring commitment to wild animals, from sea lions, walruses and polar bears to snow leopards, tigers and more. He was so very gracious in giving his time and deep knowledge of non-profits. Bob was responsible for helping Darla and Rodney establish SLC in 2010 as a 501( c)(3) organization. His attention to good fiscal management and governance helped guide the organization to where it is today – well respected and active in five of the snow leopard’s 12 range countries centered in the mountains of Asia.

On behalf of SLC and all colleagues across the world, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Bob’s family and his many friends. He will be truly missed, but we know his spirit will be nearby, in the Farallon Islands and the other places so dear to him. Rest in Love & Peace, dearest Bob.

Karen Campbell (she/her/hers) is a strategic development professional with 20 years of dedicated experience in the nonprofit sector and a passionate advocate for the environment. Over her career, Karen has led programs and raised funds for conservation and youth environmental education programs that develop environmental literacy and foster future generations as stewards of the environment. Karen holds a Master of Nonprofit Administration from University of San Francisco School of Management, as well as, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Biological Sciences from Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio. She enjoys spending time in nature, teaching Pilates and tending to her raised bed community garden.

Dr. Katie Lawlor is the co-founder of Veterinary Mental Health Support (VMHS), an international nonprofit program that provides free mental health support services to veterinary medicine professionals. Katie received her doctorate from the joint program between the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. She trained at both the Stanford University Medical Center and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuropsychology, and human-animal interactions (HAI). Before her career in clinical psychology, Katie held positions with NBC News in Beijing and New York City, the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC, and the Governor’s Office of California. She holds a Master’s in economic policy from Columbia University and a BA from the University of Notre Dame.

Negar is a strategic governance and operations leader with extensive experience advising global boards and executive teams on organizational effectiveness, risk oversight, and large‑scale transformation. She is the co‑founder and CEO of Layer 9 Technologies, a consulting and advisory firm specializing in corporate governance, technology policy, corporate strategy, and business and operational transformations.

In her consulting work, she advises boards and executives on governance frameworks, committee structures, and decision rights, leading board‑level strategy and transformation initiatives and providing enterprise guidance on operations, finance, technology integration, and risk. Previously, she served as Director of Implementation Operations at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), where she worked closely with the Board of Directors on succession planning, committee mandates, board performance audits, and governance best practices while leading strategic programs and risk management across more than 30 countries.

Negar is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, focusing on corporate governance, global management, and entrepreneurship. She holds master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering (University of Wisconsin) and Biomedical Engineering (Marquette University).