Karin R. Schwartz

Karin R. Schwartz, PhD, MSc, is an experienced professional in conservation biology and records management, currently serving as Records Manager at Roger Williams Park Zoo since April 2022. Responsibilities include managing animal collection records, overseeing permits and licenses, and supporting various conservation programs. Karin holds the position of Series Editor for Elsevier's biodiverse book series and is an active member of multiple conservation committees within the IUCN Species Survival Commission. Previous roles include Scientific Coordinator for ConservationFIT and Co-Editor of a book on tree kangaroos. Education includes a PhD in Conservation Biology from George Mason University, along with a Master's in Animal Behavior and a BA in Biology from the University of Missouri institutions.