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Charles CallunlockedRobert: together at University of California, Davis (1989–1992)
×3Robert: together at San Diego State University
Robert: together at California Academy of Sciences
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About
Robert Fisher is a UCLA Affiliate at the La Kretz Center for California Conservation and leads a conservation research program at the Western Ecological Research Center focused on southern California and the Pacific Island Nations. His work spans genetic relatedness, movement patterns, population dynamics, and biodiversity across taxa ranging from sea snakes and golden eagles to invertebrates, using tools such as genomics, satellite telemetry, and occupancy modeling. His research areas include landscape connectivity planning, biosecurity and invasive species, and wildlife trafficking, the last conducted in collaboration with UNODC and governments, and he has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications.
Experience
- La Kretz Center for California ConservationUCLA Affiliatecurrent2013 — present
- San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)Science Advisorcurrent2004 — present
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)Biologistcurrent1998 — present
- San Diego State UniversityAdjunct Facultycurrent1997 — present
- California Academy of SciencesField Associatecurrent1990 — present
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife AlliancePresident’s Pride Member2005 — 2010
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceConservation and Research Board Member2000 — 2004San Diego, California, United States
- NATURE RESERVE OF ORANGE COUNTYTechnical Advisory Committee Member1997 — 2003
- Resource Conservation Commission, City of Chula VistaCommissioner1994 — 2000
- UC San DiegoPostdoctoral Researcher1995 — 1998
- Southern Orange County Reserve DesignScience Advisor1996 — 1997
- Smithsonian InstitutionResearch Associate1993
Skills & more
Wildlife BiologyGuest LecturingCommissionGovernment AdministrationGovernment OperationsProject Management1Project Planning1ParasitologyTechnical PresentationsWorkshopsUncertainty AnalysisBiology
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ZoologyConservation AreasNatural Resources PolicyFire EcologyEnvironmental Management SystemsConservation BiologyGenomicsConservation ScienceStrategic PlanningCommunicationJournalsFrom Robert's professional profile.
Colleagues at Conservation International Ventures
Alexander Karsner
Board Member; Senior Strategist, [X] - The Moonshot Factory (Alphabet's Labs); Executive Chairman, Elemental Labs at Conservation International Ventures
Anders Holch Povlsen
Board Member; CEO & Owner, BESTSELLER at Conservation International Ventures
André Esteves
Board Member; Senior Partner, Banco BTG Pactual S/A at Conservation International Ventures
Andres Santo Domingo
Board Member; Kemado Label Group at Conservation International Ventures
Byron D. Trott
Board Member; Chairman and Co-CEO, BDT & MSD Partners at Conservation International Ventures
Dan Wilner
Advisor at Virta Ventures
David Leuschen
Board Member; Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director, Riverstone Holdings at Conservation International Ventures
David S. Winter
Board Member; CEO, Standard Industries at Conservation International Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Robert Fisher?
- Robert Fisher is a UCLA Affiliate at the La Kretz Center for California Conservation and leads a conservation research program at the Western Ecological Research Center focused on southern California and the Pacific Island Nations. His work spans genetic relatedness, movement patterns, population dynamics, and biodiversity across taxa ranging from sea snakes and golden eagles to invertebrates, using tools such as genomics, satellite telemetry, and occupancy modeling. His research areas include landscape connectivity planning, biosecurity and invasive species, and wildlife trafficking, the last conducted in collaboration with UNODC and governments, and he has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications.
- Where does Robert Fisher work?
- Robert Fisher is Board Member at Conservation International Ventures.
- Where did Robert Fisher go to school?
- Robert Fisher studied at University of California, Davis (Doctor of Philosophy, Population Biology); University of California, Davis (Master of Science, Zoology/Animal Biology); UC Irvine (Bachelor of Science, Biology).
Same school
Also attended University of California, Davis267
Charles CallSLP & Venture Partner at Cottonwood Technology FundDavid PhuController at Felicis VenturesTeresa ChanChief Financial Officer at Felicis VenturesBryan EglanDirector of Business Development at Menlo VenturesDennisDirector of Trading at Pantera CapitalScott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners
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Also attended UC Irvine205
Christian BuergerPortfolio Development at Intel CapitalJonathan GiegCommunity Manager at Pantera CapitalRyan LaurinManaging Director at Marlin Equity PartnersChristopher WestSenior Legal Counsel at Qualcomm VenturesPascal KroteePrincipal, Ph.D. at RiverVest Venture PartnersZack IsaacsonVenture Partner at Rackhouse Venture Management Lp
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Shared employers
Also worked at California Academy of Sciences6
Also worked at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance2
Also worked at UC San Diego118
Keerthi NalabotuInvestor at True VenturesVignesh RavikumarInvestor at Sierra VenturesAnne GheriniChief Marketing Officer at Sierra VenturesRachel Tsunemoto Hislop, PhDPrincipal, Director of Research at Two Bear CapitalMaia HightowerInvestor at EPIC VENTURESXuhui ShaoPartner at Foothill Ventures
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Also worked at Smithsonian Institution19
Steve CaseChairman & CEO of Revolution; co-founder of AOLEdi DanalacheSenior Associate at Scale Venture PartnersAlexandra JohnsonHead of External Affairs at Industrious VenturesConor HarbeckChief of Staff @ Dorm Room Fund at Dorm RoomC. Jason PayneCo-Founder & Senior Advisor at Mainsail PartnersDave LuFounder at Hyphen Capital
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