Dr. Laurie Marker in Connecticut with Beardsley Zoo

DATE AND TIME
Wed, April 15, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

LOCATION
Fairfield University – Dolan School of Business, Multipurpose Room

1073 N Benson Rd

Fairfield, CT 06824

United States

DETAILS
Meet the woman saving the fastest land animal on Earth! We are thrilled to host Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of Cheetah Conservation Fund. With over 50 years of experience, Dr. Marker is turning the tide against extinction through innovative science and community engagement. Come hear her incredible story and learn how we can “Save the Cheetah and Change the World.

Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund and TIME Magazine’s “Hero for the Planet,” with the latest breakthroughs from the front lines of conservation in Africa.

Dr. Marker’s talk is generously supported through Fairfield University’s RIZE Program, the Biology Department, and the Center for Social Impact.

Donations / Proceeds to support the vital work of the Cheetah Conservation Fund