Kim Sash (GTC Senior Co-Chair)

Dear members,

As my term as Senior Co-Chair of the Gopher Tortoise Council comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for the opportunity to serve this incredible community over the past two years. It’s been a true privilege to represent the Council and our shared mission to protect gopher tortoises and the ecosystems that support them.

I’m especially looking forward to seeing many of you at our annual meeting this November in Tallahassee, Florida—our first ever in the new Perkins Conservation Education Center at Tall Timbers. It promises to be a great setting for connection, collaboration, and celebration of the work we all care so deeply about. You can find meeting details here https://gophertortoisecouncil.org/annual-meeting.

While I’ll be stepping into the role of Past Co-Chair for the coming year, I’ll continue to stay involved and support the Council’s efforts wherever I can. Please join me in wishing my Co-Chair, Jeff Baker, the best of luck as he begins planning our 2026 meeting in Alabama—I know it will be another outstanding gathering.

Thank you all again for your dedication and friendship. It’s been an honor to serve alongside you.

May your burrows always be occupied,

Kim Sash