Dr. Charlotte Hacker is a research biologist with the Department of the Interior for the U.S. government. Her work focuses on using scientific data to evaluate the effects of conservation management decisions. Her PhD work under the advisement of Dr. Jan Janecka at Duquesne University involved the use of noninvasive genetic techniques to better understand snow leopard population parameters, landscape connectivity, and diet. She continues her snow leopard research as an active member of the Snow Leopard Network, providing support for training modules and webinars. Charlotte received her MS from Western Kentucky University studying elephant behavior and welfare and her BS from Wilkes University in Pennsylvania.