Leading the work.
Living the mission.
Behind the work is a group of leaders who bring experience, energy, and a genuine sense of community to everything we do.
Leading the work.
Living the mission.
Behind the work is a group of leaders who bring experience, energy, and a genuine sense of community to everything we do.
Leading the work.
Living the mission.
Behind the work is a group of leaders who bring experience, energy, and a genuine sense of community to everything we do.
Leading the work.
Living the mission.
Behind the work is a group of leaders who bring experience, energy, and a genuine sense of community to everything we do.
Leading the work.
Living the mission.
Behind the work is a group of leaders who bring experience, energy, and a genuine sense of community to everything we do.
Leading the work.
Living the mission.
Behind the work is a group of leaders who bring experience, energy, and a genuine sense of community to everything we do.

Board Terms and Service Cycle

Our Board of Directors follows a structured service cycle that supports continuity, leadership development, and organizational stability.

Term length

3 Years

Consecutive terms

2 in a row

Maximum service

Up to 18 years

Service structure

Elected directors

Elected Directors serve a standard three-year term.

Filling a vacancy

Appointed Directors serve the remainder of the open term. If the remaining time is less than 18 months, it does not count as a first term. If it is more than 18 months, it does count.

Newly appointed directors

New appointees serve until the next Annual General Meeting and may then stand for election to a full three-year term.

Re-nomination and term limits

Maximum service

Directors may serve up to three sets of two consecutive terms, for a total potential service of 18 years.

Consecutive terms

After completing a first three-year term, a Director may be re-nominated for a second consecutive term.

Returning after a break

After two consecutive terms, Directors must take at least a one-year break before returning by appointment or election.

Board of Directors Application Form

Apply to be a NAISMA Board Member! All applications will be reviewed by the Board Development Committee a month prior to the NAISMA annual general meeting.

2026 Board of Directors

Christopher Dionigi, PhD

President

Retired Washington, D.C

Term expires 2026

Yolanda Barrios Caballero

Vice President

Head of Invasive Species Department - CONABIO

Term expires 2027
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Amy Morey, PhD

Secretary

University of Minnesota - Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center

Term expires 2027
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Thomas Boos

Treasurer

AIS Prevention Coordinator - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

Term expires 2027

Paige Kuczmarski

Member at Large

Invasive Species Technician - Alberta Invasive Species Council

Term expires 2026

Carey Minteer

Member at Large

Associate Professor - University of Florida - Indian River Research and Education Center

Term expires 2026

Jennifer Dean, PhD

Member at Large

Invasive Species Program Coordinator - New York Natural Heritage Program

Term expires 2027

Elliott Parsons, PhD

Member at Large

Pacific RISCC Specialist - PICASC at UH Mānoa

Term expires 2027

Andrea Moe

Member at Large

Agriculturist II - Nevada Department of Agriculture

Term expires 2028

Heidi Kennedy

Member at Large

Term expires 2028

Mark Heilman, Ph.D.

Member at Large

Vice President - Environmental Restoration and Advocacy - SePRO

Term expires 2028

Vasiliy Lakoba, PhD

Member at Large

Director of Research - The American Chestnut Foundation

Term expires 2028

Jason Melegari

Member at Large

Director, Clinical Services - Sheppard Pratt Solutions

Term expires 2028
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Jody D Berry

Member at Large

Chief Scientific Officer, NOWDiagnostics (NOWDx)

Term expires 2028

Mark Elder

Member at Large

Regulatory Compliance - University of Colorado

Term expires 2028

Abby B. Marino

Member at Large

LIISMA Program Manager

Term expires 2028
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