Dr. Wesley M. Knapp is the Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Plant Conservation, where he leads a network dedicated to preventing plant extinctions and safeguarding North America’s rarest flora. A botanist and conservation scientist, his research focuses on biodiversity, rare plant conservation, and developing collaborative strategies that bridge science, botanic gardens, and conservation organizations to protect imperiled plant species. He is passionate about building partnerships and advancing innovative approaches to ensure a future where no plant species is lost to extinction.