In Loving Memory of Robin Copeland

Welcome to Robin Copeland's Memorial web page for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of all those affected by mental illness.

This page has been set up by CRDF Global in memory of our dear colleague, Robin Copeland.

Robin was our good friend and a tireless champion of nonproliferation and science engagement. For those of us who worked personally with her, as well as for the nonproliferation community around the world, she was an esteemed colleague, a talented professional and a close friend. She brought a passion and devotion to her job that has deeply touched anyone who has worked with her.

From the early days of the Gore/Chernomyrdin commission in the 1990s, to her most recent work in science engagement at CRDF Global, Robin was a driving force for action and innovation for every office in which she worked. Her efforts to build and create meaningful engagement for the sake of safety, security and relationships, were tireless.

Robin’s presence within the nonproliferation community created networks that have contributed to cooperation and achievements in many areas. As we continue doing the work that she loved, her achievements and passion inspire us, and the relationships she created and fostered endure. Robin was truly one of a kind – a very special, caring, smart and sensitive person.

In her honor, we will make a pledge to support NAMI and its important work. We will apply that part of Robin that remains with each of us to the achievement of the goal we have set and sincerely thank you for your participation and encouragement.